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Oscar Natividad

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

Proven Surgical Technician and Registered Nurse with extensive experience at NeoGraft, showcasing expertise in suture handling and exceptional patient care. Renowned for fostering team collaboration and enhancing operating room safety, I have significantly contributed to improving surgical outcomes and patient recovery processes. My dedication to maintaining sterile environments and adhering to infection control protocols underscores my commitment to excellence in healthcare.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Technician {Independent Contractor}

Self {Self-employed}-works in Different Clinics.
05.2020 - Current
  • Demonstrated commitment to patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary care team meetings, discussing patients'' progress and recommending appropriate interventions.
  • Established a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and dedication to providing the highest level of surgical support in all situations.
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
  • Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Facilitated efficient OR turnover times through diligent cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing the room for subsequent cases.
  • Kept accurate records of surgeries to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Upheld high standards of patient privacy by following HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive medical information.
  • Mentored junior Surgical Technicians through sharing best practices in order to maintain a high standard of excellence within the department.
  • Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
  • Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
  • Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
  • Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
  • Assisted in successful surgeries by setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
  • Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
  • Enhanced surgical efficiency through expert handling and passing of instruments to the surgeon in a timely manner.

Registered Nurse {2nd Assist}

NeoGraft
06.2017 - 12.2021
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted MDs and Lead Technician in FUE procedures.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse

Bosley
04.2002 - 05.2017
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted MDs in Hair Restoration procedures such as FUT-Follicular Unit Transplantation; FUE- Follicular Unit Extraction, and other minor procedures.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Registered Nurse

United Home Care Agency
03.1996 - 03.2002
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Silliman University
Dumaguete City, Philippines

Skills

  • Suture Handling
  • Operating Room Safety
  • Instrument Knowledge
  • Patient Care
  • Workplace Safety
  • Team Communication
  • Anatomy Understanding
  • Team Collaboration
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Safe sharps disposal
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Infection control protocols
  • Suturing
  • Specimen Collection
  • Pre-surgical preparation
  • Inventory Counts
  • Medication Administration
  • Preoperative preparation
  • Equipment set up
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Sterile technique
  • Pre- and post-surgical counts
  • Administering Medications
  • Safety protocols expertise
  • Wound Dressing
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Wound Closure Techniques
  • Passing surgical tools
  • Disposing of biohazardous waste
  • Safely disposing of needles
  • Incision site disinfection
  • Sterilization processes
  • Suturing wounds
  • HIPAA proficiency

Timeline

Surgical Technician {Independent Contractor}

Self {Self-employed}-works in Different Clinics.
05.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse {2nd Assist}

NeoGraft
06.2017 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse

Bosley
04.2002 - 05.2017

Registered Nurse

United Home Care Agency
03.1996 - 03.2002

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Silliman University

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