MYLA VIZCARRA
Union City,CA
Summary
Experienced in military and healthcare settings, this former United States Air Force veteran has a background as a Surgical Technologist. Upon college graduation, was offered a position as a New Nurse Graduate in an acute Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Currently works as a Registered Nurse in outpatient Endoscopy, specializing in PREOP/PACU care. Now seeking an opportunity to further develop nursing skills in a higher acuity of care setting.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy/PREOP/PACU
Waverley Surgery Center
03.2019 - Current
- Procedures specializes in same-day surgery includes Endoscopy, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Facial Plastics, ENT, Oculoplastic, and Sinus
- Circulates in therapeutic endoscopy procedures, assisting providers during monitored anesthesia care and moderate sedation
- Administers conscious sedation medication under directions of Providers in Endoscopy and Facial Plastics.
- Prepares patients in preoperative setting, ensures informed consents are obtained for the procedure and anesthesia, and discusses postoperative discharge instructions
- Performs IV insertion and administers medications as needed
- Preceptor for newly hired nurses
- Monitors postoperative patients level of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia
- Treats pain, nausea, and other symptoms prior to discharge
- Reviews postoperative instructions with family or designated person
- Performs next-day patient wellness check
Registered Nurse, PREOP / PACU
Abrazo Central Campus Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Performs duties in both PREOP and PACU in in-patient and outpatient endoscopy setting
- Surgical specialties include General, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, OB/GYN, and Neurology
- Patient acuity include scheduled, elective, and emergent cases
- Performs on-call support on rotating and weekend basis
- Proficient in Cerner charting system.
Surgical Scrub Technician
United States Air Force
08.2001 - 12.2009
- Performs duties as a surgical scrub technician while stationed in Las Vegas, Nevada and San Antonio, Texas
- Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom during a tour in Baghdad, Iraq
- Specialized in ENT, completed training in Balboa Naval Base in San Diego, California.
Education
Bachelor's Science of Nursing -
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ12.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Multi-Tasking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Preceptor
Certification
California, RN, License 95182585 expires 01/31/27
BLS expires 02/2027
ACLS expires 02/2027
PALS expires 04/2027
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy/PREOP/PACU
Waverley Surgery Center
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, PREOP / PACU
Abrazo Central Campus Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2019
Surgical Scrub Technician
United States Air Force
08.2001 - 12.2009
Bachelor's Science of Nursing -
Arizona State University
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