Malika Belghiti
Riverside,CA
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse with perioperative experience seeking an Operating Room position to deliver safe, evidence-based care, with a focus on surgical safety, sterile technique, and prevention of retained surgical items.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Circulate in complex surgical procedures including neuro-spine, vascular, robotic, ENT, and general surgeries
- Maintain strict sterile technique and ensure compliance with infection prevention standards
- Perform and verify surgical counts to prevent retained surgical items (RSIs)
- Assist anesthesia with patient positioning, airway support, and intraoperative monitoring
- Coordinate surgical workflow and anticipate team needs to ensure efficiency and patient safety
- Participate in surgical time-outs and enforce adherence to safety protocols
- Identify and address intraoperative risks, including communication breakdowns and workflow interruptions
- Facilitate communication between surgeons and support staff during procedures.
- Circulated in diverse surgical procedures, including orthopedic, general, and vascular surgeries.
- Maintained sterile environments and adhered to infection control protocols consistently.
- Verified surgical counts to prevent retained items and enhance patient safety.
- Supported anesthesia teams with patient positioning and intraoperative monitoring tasks.
- Improved communication protocols among surgical teams to minimize intraoperative risks.
- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions.
- Educated patients on preoperative procedures and postoperative care requirements thoroughly.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Telemetry
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Provided care for patients with cardiac and medical conditions in a high-acuity telemetry unit
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and identified changes requiring rapid intervention
- Administered medications and managed IV therapies safely and accurately
- Prioritized care for multiple patients in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes
- Recognized and responded to clinical deterioration, escalating care as needed
- Educated patients and families on disease management and discharge planning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY06.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA06.2020
Skills
- Neuro-spine speciatity, vascular, robotic, ENT & general surgery
- Surgical counts & RSI prevention
- Intraoperative monitoring & patient positioning
- Assistance with anesthesia
- Early recognition of patient deterioration
- Sterile technique
- SBAR communication & interdisciplinary teamwork
- Infection prevention & quality improvement
Accomplishments
- Maintained accurate surgical counts, contributing to prevention of retained surgical items (RSIs)
- Supported complex cases (neuro-spine, vascular, robotic) with strong focus on patient safety
- Identified and addressed intraoperative risks, improving communication and workflow
- Maintained strict sterile technique to reduce infection risk
- Maintained accurate surgical counts, contributing to the prevention of retained surgical items (RSIs)y
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), [State]
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Telemetry
Riverside Community Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside City College
Section name
Registered Nurse with experience in perioperative care, specializing in operating room procedures and patient safety. Skilled in sterile technique, surgical counts, and interdisciplinary collaboration in high-acuity environments. Committed to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and reducing preventable surgical complications.