Marilyn Carson
Rossmoor,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate OR nurse with extensive experience in delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced surgical environments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety. Committed to continuous professional development and staying current with the latest advancements in surgical practices. Eager to contribute expertise and a strong work ethic to a dynamic healthcare team focused on excellence in patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
OR Registered Nurse-Per Diem
California Medical Physicians & Surgeons Grouping
Huntington Beach, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Pre op, Circulate, PACU
- Administered patient care by assessing vital signs and conducting health evaluations.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and preventive measures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
OR Registered Nurse-Per Diem
Flower Surgical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and patient safety outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Per Diem-Outpatient
Prime Healthcare Surgery Center, Huntington Beach, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Pain Center
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
OR Circulator
UCI, Orange County, CA-Strike
11.2025 - 11.2025
- AYA Staffing-Strike
OR Circulator-Strike assignment
Doctors Hospital, Turlock
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Prolink-Turlock Strike
OR/CVOR
Antelope Valley Medical Center-Traveler-Aequor Staffing-Kellie Crum
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Circulate
- Charge Nurse
OR Registered Nurse-Per Diem Traveler-Healthcare Pros
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - 10.2025
- Circulate in OR
OR & IR Registered Nurse-Per Diem
Cardiac Care Staffing-Registry
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Circulate in OR
- IR Dept circulator
OR Nurse-per diem
Rejuvenate Cosmetics Surgery Center
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Pre-op, Circulate, and Post-op
OR Registered Nurse-Traveler-Aequor Staffing
Antelope Valley Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Circulate
- Aqueor Staffing- Anthony Michael
OR Registered Nurse-Traveler-Elite Nursing Staffing
Los Alamitos Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
- OR RN, Circulator
OR Registered Nurse-Traveler-Elite Nursing Staff
St Joseph Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- OR, Registered Nurse-Traveler
OR Registered Nurse-Traveler-Stability
Downey Kaiser Permanente, CA
05.2021 - 12.2021
- OR, RN Circulator
- Various cases
OR Registered Nurse-Traveler-Elite Nursing Staff
St Mary's Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma)
03.2021 - 05.2021
- OR RN, Circulator
- Trauma and Emergencies
OR Registered Nurse-Traveler
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2021
- OR RN, Circulator
- Various cases
OR Registered Nurse-Per Diem
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
- OR RN, Circulator
- Scrub and First Assist Various Cases
OR Registered Nurse/CVOR-Full time
UCI Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma)
Orange, CA
03.2015 - 11.2020
- Administered critical care procedures in high-pressure trauma environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
OR Registered Nurse-Full Time
St Francis Medical Center (Level 2 Trauma Center)
10.2012 - 03.2015
- OR RN, Circulator, Pre-op, PACU
- Specialized in Trauma
- Proficient in Ortho, General, Vascular, Neurology, Urology, and Laparoscopic Procedures
- Scrubbed
OR Registered Nurse-Per Diem
LACNA Dialysis Access Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Pre-op, PACU
- Interventionist
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University Of Phoenix
La Palma, CA05.2012
Associates Degree Nursing - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA01.2011
Skills
- Over 40 year's experience in the OR; Starting as a Certified Surgical Technician
- Skilled at working with young and adolescent children, as well as adults
- A team player who works well with others
- Excellent communication and computing skills
- Expert in treating high risk, high needs patients and working in high stress medical crisis and emergencies
- Knowledgeable in AORN Guidelines and Title 22
- Culturally Educated sensitive to meet the needs of diverse populations and backgrounds
- Excellent verbal and written documentation skills
- Multi disciplinary treatment and planning with physicians as well as pain management specialists
- Proficient in Cardiac, Neuro, Spine, Ortho, Vascular, Plastics, Laparoscopic, and DaVinci Robotic procedures
- Nurse Clinical Nurse Preceptor Provided trainings a professional resource for new employees to surgical environment
- Two (2) years on Unit Practice Council to assist in efforts of collaboration between departments and set goals of improving practices in surgery services department
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
Affiliations
- Board member of AORN
- IMA Helps Ecuador, Non-Profit-Medical Mission
Certification
- California Board of Registered Nurse, Exp. 12/2026
- Public Health Nurse, Exp. 12/2026
- AHA-ACLS, Exp. 03/2028
- BLS, Exp. 03/2028
- PALS Exp. 12/2027
- CNOR, Exp.12/2029
- NIHSS Certified Exp. 8/29/2026
- Legal Nurse Consultant (completed 10/04/2024)
Timeline
OR Registered Nurse-Per Diem
California Medical Physicians & Surgeons Grouping
11.2025 - Current
OR Circulator
UCI, Orange County, CA-Strike
11.2025 - 11.2025
OR Circulator-Strike assignment
Doctors Hospital, Turlock
10.2025 - 11.2025
OR/CVOR
Antelope Valley Medical Center-Traveler-Aequor Staffing-Kellie Crum
03.2024 - 10.2025
OR Registered Nurse-Per Diem
Flower Surgical Center
02.2024 - Current
OR Registered Nurse-Per Diem Traveler-Healthcare Pros
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
11.2023 - 10.2025
OR Registered Nurse-Traveler-Aequor Staffing
Antelope Valley Medical Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
OR Registered Nurse-Traveler-Elite Nursing Staffing
Los Alamitos Medical Center
12.2022 - 02.2023
Per Diem-Outpatient
Prime Healthcare Surgery Center, Huntington Beach, CA
11.2022 - Current
OR Registered Nurse-Traveler-Elite Nursing Staff
St Joseph Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
OR & IR Registered Nurse-Per Diem
Cardiac Care Staffing-Registry
04.2022 - 12.2024
OR Nurse-per diem
Rejuvenate Cosmetics Surgery Center
10.2021 - 02.2024
OR Registered Nurse-Traveler-Stability
Downey Kaiser Permanente, CA
05.2021 - 12.2021
OR Registered Nurse-Traveler-Elite Nursing Staff
St Mary's Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma)
03.2021 - 05.2021
OR Registered Nurse-Traveler
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
12.2020 - 03.2021
OR Registered Nurse-Per Diem
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
OR Registered Nurse/CVOR-Full time
UCI Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma)
03.2015 - 11.2020
OR Registered Nurse-Full Time
St Francis Medical Center (Level 2 Trauma Center)
10.2012 - 03.2015
OR Registered Nurse-Per Diem
LACNA Dialysis Access Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University Of Phoenix
Associates Degree Nursing - Nursing
West Coast University