Samuel Serna
El Paso,TX
Summary
Accomplished surgical nurse with 10 years of experience, circulating in the operative room. Experienced in perioperative services. Personable and well-liked among coworkers, demonstrating strong leadership skills. Recognized by physicians and management for impeccable work ethic. Intelligent individual, currently seeking higher education, and member of professional organizations. Self-driven, tenacious, and adaptable to any situation. Patient advocate above all else.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Bassett Surgery Center
El Paso, USA
12.2017 - Current
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Assist patients through the preoperative process, assuring understanding, as well as addressing questions and concerns from patients and their family members
- Preparing operating room, while maintaining sterility, for procedures
- Functioning as a surgical nurse within the operating room by performing tasks as a circulating nurse, such as assisting the surgeon and anesthesia provider during cases
- Recovering patients in the post-operative phase, while maintaining patient safety and providing education for the patient and their families
- Assuring patients leave the facility in a safe manner and anticipate any needs the patient might have upon discharge
Registered Nurse
Paso del Norte Surgery Center
El Paso , TX
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Surgical Registered Nurse
Las Palmas Medical Center
El Paso, USA
05.2014 - 01.2019
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
- Circulated in various types of surgical cases and collaborated with surgeons, as well as other members of the operating team efficiently and effectively
Surgical Registered Nurse
El Paso Specialty Hospital
El Paso, USA
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Evening Charge Nurse from June 2015 through January 2017.
- Staff Circulating Surgical Nurse, focused on maintaining patient safety, overseeing team members within the operating room, and applying a heuristic approach to problem solving
- Performed duties as a scrub nurse, to include setting up the operating room for the patient, maintaining sterile fields, and assisting the surgeon during the procedure
- Assuring the facility's standards, vision, and values are upheld through continuing education and evaluation according to policies and procedures within the department
- Demonstrating strong leadership skills, empowering and guiding other staff members to maintain productivity
- Create a positive work environment and promoting team work, in conjunction with members of the multidisciplinary team
- Working under difficult and emergent situations, while maintaining calm and focused; demonstrating clarity and continuing to provide impeccable service to patients and their family members
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations
Independent Contractor
Quality Concrete And Landscape
El Paso, USA
07.2005 - 07.2013
- Self-employed, self-directed independent contractor of construction
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX01.2013
Certification - Medical Assistant
Western Technical College
El Paso, TX01.2008
Skills
- Proficient in back/spine surgeries
- Expertise in orthopedic surgeries
- Knowledgeable in all service lines
- Scrub experience
- Meditech & Cerner Proficient
- Strong leadership skills
- Conflict resolution
- Acute critical thinking skills
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Relationship Development
- Healthcare regulations
- Surgical Preparation
- Patient Safety
- Care Delivery
- Sterile technique
- Surgical team assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Surgical Procedures
- Aseptic technique
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Surgical Assistance
- Patient Care
- Self-motivated
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Paso del Norte Surgery Center
01.2019 - 09.2024
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Bassett Surgery Center
12.2017 - Current
Surgical Registered Nurse
El Paso Specialty Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2018
Surgical Registered Nurse
Las Palmas Medical Center
05.2014 - 01.2019
Independent Contractor
Quality Concrete And Landscape
07.2005 - 07.2013
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
El Paso Community College
Certification - Medical Assistant
Western Technical College
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