Maria Delgado
1218 Liberty Street Weatherford,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented and patient-focused registered nurse with over three years of specialized experience in surgical services, delivering safe and efficient perioperative care across diverse surgical specialties. Proficient in circulating and maintaining surgical sterility, with a strong capacity to intervene during crises and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional time-management skills ensure optimal patient outcomes and adherence to facility policies and AORN standards. Dedicated advocate for patient safety and rights, committed to providing high-quality care tailored to individual patient needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA- Medical City Weatherford
07.2022 - Current
- Function as a circulating nurse for surgical procedures including general, orthopedics, OBGYN, pain management, podiatry, and urology.
- Advocate for patient safety by performing preoperative verification, surgical timeout, accurate counts, and appropriate handling of medications, implants, and specimens.
- Ensures patient safety is maintained throughout the surgical process
- Assures quality care that is in compliance with policies and AORN standards.
- Communicates and interacts with other members of the healthcare team
- Accepts accountability and responsibility as a member of the healthcare team
- Exhibits professionalism within the workplace
- Prepares the patient for surgical procedures in accordance with hospital policies
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Appropriately documents all care provided to the patient
- Demonstrated adaptability to various types of surgeries, swiftly learning new techniques when required.
- Contributed to a culture of safety within the operating room by staying current on best practices and advocating for their implementation as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal patient care plans, resulting in improved outcomes.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holland Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 07.2022
- Supported medical staff in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses, or disabilities
- Assisted with ADLs
- Ensured patient safety
- Assisted with long-term patients, rehabilitation patients, hospice patients, and Covid patients
- Appropriately documented all care provided
Education
Nursing - Bachelor Degree of Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls12-2022
Nursing - Associates Degree
Weatherford College
Weatherford05.2022
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Maintaining sterility
- Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Surgical circulating
- Adapting to change
- Surgical equipment
- Robot Training including Davinci and Aquablation
- Training in intravesicle chemotherapy handling
Registered Nurse
BSN, RN
Languages
English
Spanish
Licensure and Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA- Medical City Weatherford
07.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holland Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2018 - 07.2022
Nursing - Bachelor Degree of Nursing
Midwestern State University
Nursing - Associates Degree
Weatherford College