MARIA CARIDAD LAMATA
BEAUMONT,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager position in the Operating Room with a progressive medical healthcare facility.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse Liaison
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
- Fulfilled all responsibilities as a Gynecologic Liaison for the operating room.
- Developed and maintained preference cards for surgeons, ensuring completeness of instrumentation and supplies for procedures to prevent delays.
- Conducted staff in-service and training sessions on new and existing gynecologic equipment in the operating room.
- Served as a resource for department staff, with a focus on gynecologic procedures.
- Competent in circulating and scrubbing for various procedures in Gynecology and General Surgery.
- Collaborated with surgeons and OR staff to prioritize service needs for capital equipment submissions.
- Implemented innovative cost-saving measures in the operating room.
Acted as charge nurse during weekdays as needed and during assigned weekends. - Contributed to improving turnover times to maximize OR utilization and resource efficiency.
- Performed audits for pre-procedural briefings and post-procedural debriefings.
- Participated in daily hospital-wide perioperative briefings and reported for the department when serving as charge nurse.
- Awarded the Daisy Award in April 2024 for exceptional nursing performance.
- Former member of the OR UBT, dedicated to enhancing patient care experience, patient safety, and affordability.
Operating Room Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
12.2016 - 04.2021
- Circulated in vascular, urology, gynecology, general surgery, thoracic, pediatric, ophthalmology, and robotics services.
- Scrubbed in various specialties as needed.
- Acted as relief charge nurse during evening shift when required.
- Recipient of National Nursing Pin in May 2019 for extraordinary nursing and professional care to patients.
Operating Room Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Ontario Medical Center
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Facilitated smooth flow of cases in the operating room.
Ensure availability and functionality of all equipment, instrumentation, implants, and special requests for each case. - Circulated in various specialties.
- Scrubbed in on cases as needed.
- Promoted teamwork in delivering quality healthcare to patients.
- Performed duties efficiently to facilitate quicker turnovers without compromising patient safety.
Operating Room Nurse
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
11.2008 - 12.2010
- Performed all duties and responsibilities of a circulating nurse.
- Functioned as a scrub nurse as needed.
Acted as a patient advocate throughout the perioperative period. - Used critical thinking and judgment to solve problems encountered while delivering patient care.
Operating Room Nurse
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
03.2008 - 10.2008
- Performed all duties and responsibilities of a circulating nurse.
Functioned as a scrub nurse as needed. - Ensured smooth delivery of patient care by collaborating with all members of the operating room team.
Operating Room Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 07.2016
- Performed duties of a circulating nurse.
- Collaborated with surgeons and OR teams to deliver quality patient care.
- Functioned as a scrub nurse in services including trauma, general surgery, ortho, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, urology, vascular, plastics, and ENT/OMFS.
- Provided continuity of care throughout the perioperative period.
- Served as charge nurse, especially during evening shifts.
Acted as Safe Patient Handling Officer in the operating room. - Participated in the implementation of quality performance improvements in the OR department.
Acted as a preceptor to new employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Northern Philippines
Vigan City, Philippines03.1997
Skills
- Hardworking, optimistic, and adaptable to the ever-changing environment of the operating room
- Possess strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with co-workers and patients
- Demonstrate strong decision-making skills to manage the dynamic operating room environment
- Fluent in English, Tagalog, and Ilocano
Certification
CA RN License 683872
BLS Certification
Affiliations
AORN member
References
Rosalie Mora, OR Educator, Kaiser Fontana, (626) 755-3302
Anna Roberts, OR Manager, Kaiser Fontana, (909) 827-1541
Eli Urbina, OR Charge Nurse, Kaiser Fontana, (909) 201-6516
Timeline
Charge Nurse Liaison
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Operating Room Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
12.2016 - 04.2021
Operating Room Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Ontario Medical Center
07.2016 - 12.2016
Operating Room Nurse
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
11.2008 - 12.2010
Operating Room Nurse
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
03.2008 - 10.2008
Operating Room Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Northern Philippines
CA RN License 683872
BLS Certification
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