Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering over 10 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Registered Nurse
Adventist Health White Memorial Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
Experience as a Circulator of Ortho, Neuro, Thoracic, Vascular, Robotic, Spine surgery and other general surgeries.
Coordinator of general surgery.
Awarded Excellent Award in 2017 for stellar and dedicated work performance.
Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Nurse Lead since 2018
OR Registered Nurse
DK Surgery Center
05.2014 - 11.2014
Correct administration of intravenous fluids and medication to pre/post-surgery patients
Ensured and maintained a clean and safe environment while using aseptic techniques
Proper specimen and culture handling as directed by set policies and procedures
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
OR Registered Nurse
Eben Ezer Medical-Surgical Center
11.2012 - 11.2013
Simultaneously served as OR circulating nurse and office supervisor of the medical center
Supervised other employees, managed all patient concerns and requests, and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations
Ensured proper pre-op and post-op patient education, circulating skills, scrub as needed for surgery, and adequate inventory supply management.
OR Registered Nurse
Visual Plastic Surgery Center
02.2012 - 10.2012
Duties as an OR Registered Nurse began to progress
New and continuing nursing skills were learned through the use of aseptic technique
Proper and accurate patient charting and documentation of medication
Nursing Circulating and all other general nursing skills was implied according to workplace requirements.
Education
NCLEX RN 2010 -
Shepard University
Associate Degree -
Mokpo Catholic University College of Nursing
Skills
Exceptional OR experience
Strong circulating expertise
Teamwork and Collaboration
Advanced learning techniques for scrubbing skills per facility requirements
IV Administration
Patient Positioning
Decision-Making
Patient Safety
Verbal and Written Communication
Bi-lingual in English and Korean
Certification
California RN License
BLS certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
OR Registered Nurse
Adventist Health White Memorial Medical Center
12.2014 - Current
OR Registered Nurse
DK Surgery Center
05.2014 - 11.2014
OR Registered Nurse
Eben Ezer Medical-Surgical Center
11.2012 - 11.2013
OR Registered Nurse
Visual Plastic Surgery Center
02.2012 - 10.2012
NCLEX RN 2010 -
Shepard University
Associate Degree -
Mokpo Catholic University College of Nursing
California RN License
BLS certified through American Heart Association
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