Patient-oriented Circulating Nurse offering 4 years of expertise advocating for patients before, during and after surgical procedures. Friendly and calming individual skillful in sterilizing instruments and equipment and preparing patients for various procedures. Recognized for first-rate bedside manner and strong attention to detail. Well-versed in aseptic techniques, operating room procedures and pain management techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
IntraOp/Circulating OR Nurse
Northern California Fertility Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine and lithotomy surgical positions.
Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders, using medical software.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Travel Nurse, Med-Tele
Republic Health Resources-Abrazo Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collaborated with, and supported fellow team members in a friendly, professional manner while integrating into new unit as Travel Nurse.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Staff Nurse II, Medical-Surgical
University Of California, San Diego Medical Center
06.2016 - 12.2018
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians, in calm, effective manner.
Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
05.2014
Skills
Operating Room Preparations
Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Delegation and Motivation
Compassionate and Caring
Medical Procedure Preparation
Pain Assessment
Emergency Response
Patient Discharges
Timeline
IntraOp/Circulating OR Nurse
Northern California Fertility Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Travel Nurse, Med-Tele
Republic Health Resources-Abrazo Hospital
01.2019 - 04.2019
Staff Nurse II, Medical-Surgical
University Of California, San Diego Medical Center
06.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
California State University - San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University - San Marcos
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