Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with a peri operative specialty.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN- OR, PACU & Clinic
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, ASC
10.2008 - Current
6 surgeons, 2 ORs, PACU and clinic
Plastics, GYN, ENT, general and local anesthesia
OR & Clinic Lead Nurse- staff schedules, peri operative duties, supervise medication, supplies & implant ordering, nursing compliance, revising and implementing protocols, and new employee training.
Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
RN- OR, PACU & Clinic
Athena Clinic, Kapiolani Hospital
05.2004 - 06.2008
Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
RN- OR, PACU & Clinic
Deniz Gocken MD, Plastic Surgery
03.2004 - 03.2005
Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
RN- Ortho, Medical Surgical
UCSD Thornton Hospital
01.2003 - 03.2004
Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
B.S.N - Nursing Administration
National University
Online
2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Maric College
San Diego, CA
2003
Skills
Delegation and Motivation
Pre-Surgery Assessments
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Monitoring Vital Signs
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Medical Procedure Preparation
Anesthetic Administration
Perioperative Nursing
Infection Prevention
Discharge Planning
Medical Supply Management
Clinical Assessments
EMR
Affiliations
AORN
InterFace Kids Organization
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts
Certification
BLS, ACLS, & CNOR (testing 9/23)
Timeline
RN- OR, PACU & Clinic
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre, ASC
10.2008 - Current
RN- OR, PACU & Clinic
Athena Clinic, Kapiolani Hospital
05.2004 - 06.2008
RN- OR, PACU & Clinic
Deniz Gocken MD, Plastic Surgery
03.2004 - 03.2005
RN- Ortho, Medical Surgical
UCSD Thornton Hospital
01.2003 - 03.2004
B.S.N - Nursing Administration
National University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Maric College
BLS, ACLS, & CNOR (testing 9/23)
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