Malikia Woodley
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Compassionate circulator/ scrub nurse, from a Level 1 Trauma Center, with five years of experience in the operating room (OR). Committed to providing all patients with outstanding care and support to improve surgical outcomes. Well-versed in preparing operating rooms and patients for procedures. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individual motivated settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Barnabas Medical Center
Bronx, NY
02.2024 - Current
- Participated in emergency procedures, demonstrating quick decision-making and adherence to protocols.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences throughout the surgical process to ensure patient-centered care.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Jacobi Medical Center
Bronx, NY
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in operating room setup including draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment according to surgeon preference, and preparing supplies for use during the case.
- Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla, NY
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Circulated in a variety of complex procedures, including traumas, transplants, grafts, orthopedics, general surgery, plastics, laparoscopic surgery, urology, and exploratory surgeries..
- Expertise in handling both scrub nurse and circulation responsibilities for various procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspect containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for the patient.
- Adhered to AORN standards of perioperative practice.
- Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon's preference.
- Attended to patients with surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, chest tubes, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Monroe College
Bronx, NY09.2020
Skills
- Time- out verification protocol using two patient identifiers
- Creating and maintaining a sterile field
- Patient advocacy
- Reconciliation of supplies (count)
- Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
- Specimen collection
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 03/2025
Basic Life Support (BLS) 03/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Barnabas Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Jacobi Medical Center
07.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Westchester Medical Center
09.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Monroe College
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 03/2025
Basic Life Support (BLS) 03/2025
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