PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

MAURISHA BOYD

Advent Central Texas
Temple,TX
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience

Registered Nurse with broad experience in perioperative, medical-surgical, telemetry, behavioral health, pain management, and crisis-response settings. Known for patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, discharge planning support, patient education, and coordinated care that supports safe transitions, continuity of care, and appropriate resource use.

Work History

Medical Surgical PGCU floor/ Nurse Educator

2 Years 5 Months
Advent Central Texas | Killeen, TX | 06.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated comprehensive patient care in fast-paced surgical environment, ensuring timely interventions and positive patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with physicians, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff to support individualized care plans.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication to enhance continuity of care and support seamless patient transitions.
  • Adapted nursing strategies to meet evolving patient needs and clinical priorities, optimizing care delivery.
  • Full time

Registered Nurse – OR Circulator (Per Diem)

6 Months
Baylor Scott & White Same Day Surgery | 01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Coordinated patient care throughout perioperative experience, collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive support.
  • Assess patient needs and communicate relevant clinical information to support safe and effective care.
  • Facilitated continuity of care through effective communication, patient advocacy, and coordination with surgical services to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Support patient safety through adherence to clinical standards, policies, and established procedures.
  • Educated patients and families on perioperative care and recovery expectations to support informed decision-making and promote safe recovery.

Registered Nurse – PRN

1 Year
College Hospital Behavioral Health (Travel Contract) | 01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients in behavioral health settings, focusing on tailored support and therapeutic interventions.
  • Monitored patient status and communicated changes in condition to appropriate healthcare providers.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support individualized treatment plans.
  • Facilitated patient education and ensured safety measures, promoting continuity of care throughout treatment.
  • Executed clinical documentation and relayed pertinent patient information to enhance care coordination.

Pain Management Registered Nurse – PRN

7 Months
BZ Pain Management Clinic | 11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced patient care in outpatient pain management setting by actively participating in treatment planning.
  • Coordinated nursing care while effectively communicating patient needs to healthcare team, ensuring comprehensive care.
  • Delivered patient education and reinforced post-procedure instructions to promote recovery and understanding.

Pain Management Registered Nurse – PRN/ Travel

2 Years 5 Months
PSA Surgery Center | Killeen, TX | 01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers to streamline patient care and improve overall treatment outcomes.
  • Enhanced outpatient procedural care and ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring.
  • Educated patients and strengthened continuity of care by providing clear post-procedure instructions.

Registered Nurse – Travel

4 Months
Lakewood Regional Medical Center | 08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care in acute care hospital, ensuring high standards of patient well-being.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to address and meet diverse patient care needs.
  • Ensured patient safety through proactive clinical assessments and effective communication.

OR Circulator / Charge RN – Travel

7 Months
MLK Community Medical Center | 01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated clinical operations to enhance surgical efficiency and support nursing staff.
  • Assisted with staff assignments and streamlined workflow coordination to optimize team performance.
  • Promoted effective communication among nursing staff and interdisciplinary healthcare providers to improve patient care.
  • Supported patient safety, clinical efficiency, and continuity of care.

RN OR Circulator – Travel

3 Months
Los Alamitos Medical Center | 09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated perioperative nursing care to ensure safe patient transitions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
  • Triage emergency patients at Los Alamitos Medical Center using acuity guidelines.
  • Monitor vital signs and cardiac rhythms in fast-paced emergency care.
  • Administer medications and IV therapies per physician orders.

RN OR Circulator – Travel

2 Months
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center | 06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Delivered perioperative nursing care and coordinated surgical services to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Partnered with healthcare providers to uphold safe patient care practices and enhance surgical efficiency.
  • Triage emergency patients in Los Alamitos Medical Center emergency department.
  • Assess vital signs, pain levels, and acute symptoms.
  • Administer medications and intravenous treatments per physician orders.

Medical-Surgical / COVID-19 Crisis Response RN

5 Months
SnapNurse | Pomona, CA | 01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Delivered direct nursing care to COVID-19 patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and improving patient comfort.
  • Monitored patient conditions, promptly communicated changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.
  • Participated in COVID-19 vaccination operations and vaccine administration.
  • Educated patients on infection prevention practices, enhancing understanding and compliance for improved health outcomes.

Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Crisis Response RN

2 Months
Pampa Regional Medical Center | Pampa, TX | 10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Facilitated safe, coordinated patient care during crisis response scenarios, enhancing patient outcomes and team efficiency.
  • Monitored and assessed patient conditions, collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare providers to optimize treatment plans.
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients, ensuring their safety and comfort.

OR Circulator RN – Crisis Contract

4 Months
Krucial Staffing / Advent Medical Center | 06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Delivered perioperative nursing care in high-demand clinical environment, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary care with surgical and anesthesia teams to facilitate efficient and effective procedures.
  • Coordinated operating room flow for Krucial Staffing assignments at Advent Medical Center.
  • Prepared surgical suites with instruments, supplies, and sterile equipment.
  • Verified patient identity, consent, and procedure details before surgery.

OR Circulator

3 Months
Doctors Hospital | Modesto, CA | 01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Delivered perioperative nursing care while coordinating patient safety initiatives to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
  • Coordinated operating room workflow at Doctors Hospital during surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient safety throughout preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
  • Prepared surgical suites with sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment.

OR Circulator

1 Year
Madera Community Hospital | 12.2016 - 12.2017
  • Coordinated perioperative patient care, collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Coordinated operating room workflow for surgical teams at Doctors Hospital.
  • Monitored sterile field throughout procedures in Doctors Hospital surgery suite.
  • Prepared surgical room supplies before cases at Doctors Hospital.

Occupational Health Instructor

3 Months
Los Angeles City College | Los Angeles, CA | 09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Delivered health education, cultural diversity, and infection prevention instruction to promote community awareness and safety.
  • Prepared high school students for pre-nursing and medical training certificate programs, equipping them with essential skills for healthcare careers.
  • Facilitated healthcare education workshops to enhance knowledge and engagement among participants.

Operating Room Circulator – Staff RN

9 Years 3 Months
LASC / USC Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | 01.2007 - 04.2016
  • Delivered perioperative nursing care, ensuring safe patient management throughout surgical procedures.
  • Coordinated communication among healthcare professionals to improve overall patient care.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing (MSN)

Charles R. Drew University | Los Angeles, CA | 01-2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

University of Phoenix | 01-2010

Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)

Los Angeles Southwest College | 01-2004

Skills

Clinical assessment
Patient safety
Patient coordination
Care transitions
Discharge planning
Care continuity
Resource management
Utilization review
Complex care management
Interdisciplinary teamwork
Nursing team leadership
Patient support
Family education
Nursing team leadership

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) – California
  • Registered Nurse (RN) – Texas
  • CPAN – Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse
  • BLS / ACLS

Timeline

Medical Surgical PGCU floor/ Nurse Educator

Advent Central Texas
06.2024 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse – OR Circulator (Per Diem)

Baylor Scott & White Same Day Surgery
01.2024 - 07.2024Read More

Pain Management Registered Nurse – PRN

BZ Pain Management Clinic
11.2023 - 06.2024Read More

Registered Nurse – PRN

College Hospital Behavioral Health (Travel Contract)
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More

Registered Nurse – Travel

Lakewood Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 12.2022Read More

Pain Management Registered Nurse – PRN/ Travel

PSA Surgery Center
01.2022 - 06.2024Read More

OR Circulator / Charge RN – Travel

MLK Community Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022Read More

RN OR Circulator – Travel

Los Alamitos Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021Read More

RN OR Circulator – Travel

Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2021Read More

Medical-Surgical / COVID-19 Crisis Response RN

SnapNurse
01.2021 - 06.2021Read More

Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Crisis Response RN

Pampa Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 12.2020Read More

OR Circulator RN – Crisis Contract

Krucial Staffing / Advent Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2020Read More

OR Circulator

Doctors Hospital
01.2018 - 04.2018Read More

Occupational Health Instructor

Los Angeles City College
09.2017 - 12.2017Read More

OR Circulator

Madera Community Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2017Read More

Operating Room Circulator – Staff RN

LASC / USC Medical Center
01.2007 - 04.2016Read More

Charles R. Drew University

Master of Science from Nursing (MSN)
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University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science from Nursing (BSN)
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Los Angeles Southwest College

Associate of Science from Nursing (ASN)
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MAURISHA BOYD