Lorellie Evangelista
San Jose,CA
Summary
Disciplined and personable Circulating & Scrub Nurse with BLS certification and 19 years of total OR experience. Highly educated in asepsis standards and procedures. Known professionally for anticipating the needs of practitioners and monitor patients. Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse ,with excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Team -oriented and reliable , clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment
Offering expertise in General surgery cases , Urology and GYN, Robotics Surgery , Colorectal & Minimally Invasive , Bariatrics , Plastic surgery & some ENT
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Stanford Hospital
San Jose, CA
06.2008 - Current
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Current experience in Urology,Robotics cases,plastics,colorectal,bariatrics, Gyn, some ENT . Able to circulate and scrub in some cases .
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
O’Connor Hospital
San Jose, CA
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room ( Cardiothoracic
Saint Thomas West Hospital
Nashville, TN
10.2005 - 11.2007
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Nashville General Hospital
Nashville, TN
03.2003 - 10.2005
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse -Cath Lab
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2002 - 03.2003
- Worked as RN circulator
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.,
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse- Surgical Unit
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2000 - 03.2003
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Implemented hands-on [Type] and [Type] therapeutic interventions to achieve prompt recovery and discharge.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Utilized [Software] and [Software] to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Used [Software] to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
- Took care of patients pre & post surgical procedures including liver transplants
Registered Nurse- Skilled Nursing Facility
Health Center At Richland Place
Nashville, TN
06.1995 - 07.2000
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.,,
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.,
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.,
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu State College- Cebu City Medical Center
Cebu City, Philippines 04.1992
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Critical Thinking
- Medical
- Surgical Procedure Preparation
Certification
Basic Life Support = February 2024
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 692267
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Visayan
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Stanford Hospital
06.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
O’Connor Hospital
11.2007 - 06.2008
Registered Nurse - Operating Room ( Cardiothoracic
Saint Thomas West Hospital
10.2005 - 11.2007
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Nashville General Hospital
03.2003 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse -Cath Lab
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2002 - 03.2003
Registered Nurse- Surgical Unit
Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2000 - 03.2003
Registered Nurse- Skilled Nursing Facility
Health Center At Richland Place
06.1995 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu State College- Cebu City Medical Center
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