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Robert Suadi

Ormond Beach,FL

Summary

Registered Nurse with 28 years of experience in the operating room, including 27 years as an RN first assistant. Expertise in Orthopedics, Cardiovascular surgery, Endoscopic vein harvest, Thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, and General and Laparoscopic surgeries. Additionally, possesses 7 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technician, demonstrating a strong foundation in surgical procedures and patient care.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Halifax Medical Center
Daytona Beach, Florida
01.2018 - Current
  • Documented patient information in electronic health records with high accuracy.
  • Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety.
  • Supported surgeons during various surgical procedures while ensuring optimal conditions.
  • Assisted in training new nursing staff on established protocols and procedures.
  • Maintained sterile operating fields to minimize risks of infection.
  • Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
  • Responded to life-threatening situations with appropriate interventions.
  • Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis according to established protocols.

CVOR RNFA

Florida Hospital Memorial
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2017 - Current

Endovascular vein harvesting and first assist in cardiac surgical procedures, thoracic procedures and vascular procedures.  Will first assist in the main OR as needed.

CVOR / RNFA

Medical Center of the Rockies
Loveland, CO
02.2015 - 02.2017

Perform endoscopic vein harvest for cardiovascular procedures. First assist surgeons on cardiovascular procedures. Circulate, scrub, and first assist in orthopedic, general, and spine surgical specialties.

Travel RNFA

AMN Healthcare
San Diego, CA
05.2014 - 12.2014

Cardiovascular Registered Nurse First Assistant, Circulating Nurse, Scrub Nurse.

RNFA / Orthopedic Specialty Coordinator

Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
06.2007 - 05.2014

RNFA:

Highly proficient in Orthopedics, Nuerosurgery, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Urology, Bariatric, General and Laparoscopic specialties.

Perform Endoscopic Vein Harvest for cardiovascular procedures.


Orthopedic Coordinator:

Collaborated with surgeons and orthopedic sales represenatives to ensure all instrumentation and implants were available for scheduled and emergent procedures.

Ensured proper staff were utilized for surgeons specialty teams.

Correctly and accurately submit orders and maintain par levels for specialized supplies, equipment, and implants for the orthopedic specialty.

Participate in staff education, in-services/meetings. Participate in JACHO rounds for the surgical department.

Completed performance evaluations for orthopedic staff.

President/Owner/RN First Assistant

Premier Surgical Assisting, Inc.
Arvada, CO
02.1998 - 06.2007

President/Owner:

Implemented policies and procedures for corporate start up.

Continually maintain all responsibilities as corporate officer, including annual meetings, reviewing documents, maintaining medical billing procedures, and following corporate requirements.


Registered Nurse First Assistant:

Provide first assistant services under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

Highly proficient in the following surgical specialties: Neurosurgery, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Urology, Bariatric, Orthopedics, General and Laparoscopic procedures. Adult and Pediatric.

Participate in staff education and in services.

Registered Nurse. Certified Surgical Technician

Health One Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO
09.1993 - 09.1998

Registered Nurse(5/1997-9/1998):

Member of the Cardiovascular team: Performed patient assessment, provided circulating, scrub, and first assist duties.

Proficient scrub/circulating/first assist nurse, in orthopedics, vascular, general, pediatrics, gynecology, general, endoscopic, neurology, and some eye surgery.

Provided anesthesia set up for surgical procedures.


Certified surgical Technician (9/1993-5/1997):

Proficient surgical technician in orthopedics, vascular, general, gynecology, neurology, cardiovascular, laparoscopic, and some opthalmology. Pediatrics and adult.

Provided surgical assistance under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

Preceptor for new staff.

Provided anesthesia set up.

Certified Surgical Technician

Doctors Community Hospital
Lanham, MD
07.1992 - 06.1993

Proficient surgical technician in Orthopedics, Vascular, General, Gynecology, Pediateics, Neurology, Opthalmology.

Certified Surgical Technician

United States Air Force / Malcom Grow Medical Center
Andrews Air Force Base, MD
05.1991 - 01.1993

Proficient Surgical Technician in Orthopedics, Vascular, General, Gynecology procedures.

Preceptor for student surgical technicians.

Performed circulating duties.

Proficient in instrument sterilization.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Community College of Denver
1997

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Professional Nursing Seminars
2000

Surgical Technician

AF Surgical Technician Training School
1991

Nursing

Okaloosa Community College
1990

General

Nicholls State University
1985

High School Diploma -

Cathedral High School
1982

Skills

  • Registered Nurse First Assistant
  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Cardiovascular surgery
  • Endovascular vein harvest
  • Thoracic surgery
  • General surgery
  • Endoscopic General and Thoracic surgeries
  • Adult and Pediatrics

Certification

RN License: California, current. 2014-present.

RN License: Colorado, current. 1997-2007; reinstated 2015

RN License: Florida, current. 2016

Registered Nurse first Assistant: 2000- present.

Certified Nurse of the Operating Room: 2001- present.

Certified First Assistant: 2005-present.

Certified Surgical Technician: 1993- present.

Certificate of training da- Vinci Surgical System: Dec 2004

Certificate of training Endoscopic Vein Harvest: May 2009

Association of Operating Room Nurses: 1998-present.

Association of Surgical technologist: 1993-present

Timeline

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Halifax Medical Center
01.2018 - Current

CVOR RNFA

Florida Hospital Memorial
05.2017 - Current

CVOR / RNFA

Medical Center of the Rockies
02.2015 - 02.2017

Travel RNFA

AMN Healthcare
05.2014 - 12.2014

RNFA / Orthopedic Specialty Coordinator

Parkwest Medical Center
06.2007 - 05.2014

President/Owner/RN First Assistant

Premier Surgical Assisting, Inc.
02.1998 - 06.2007

Registered Nurse. Certified Surgical Technician

Health One Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
09.1993 - 09.1998

Certified Surgical Technician

Doctors Community Hospital
07.1992 - 06.1993

Certified Surgical Technician

United States Air Force / Malcom Grow Medical Center
05.1991 - 01.1993

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Community College of Denver

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Professional Nursing Seminars

Surgical Technician

AF Surgical Technician Training School

Nursing

Okaloosa Community College

General

Nicholls State University

High School Diploma -

Cathedral High School
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