SANDRA FRANCO
Supply,NC
Summary
Skilled operating room nurse with 34 years of experience ensuring the safety and comfort of patients before, during, and after operations, with a calm demeanor and a career spent aiding patients in surgical environments. Promoting attention to detail and offering a high level of energy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Maxim Health
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive explanations of procedures and answering questions regarding their care plan.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
Operating Room Nurse RN
First Hill Surgery Center
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Interview patients preoperatively, ensure consents are signed, and needed tests are completed prior to surgery
- Ensure appropriate supplies are stocked and available for
- Maintains sterile environment
- Assists surgeon during surgery, provide sterile supplies as needed during the case
- Assists anesthesia with patient induction and extubation
- At the end of the procedure, transports patient with anesthesia to PACU and gives PACU RN detailed report
- Order blood and blood products, check blood and blood products with anesthesia to make sure of safe transfusions
- Start IV's and administer medications
Operating Room Nurse RN
Reston Surgery Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Interview patients preoperatively, ensure consents are signed, and needed tests are completed prior to surgery
- Ensure appropriate supplies are stocked and available for
- Maintains sterile environment
- Assists surgeon during surgery, provide sterile supplies as needed during the case
- Assists anesthesia with patient induction and extubation
- At the end of the procedure, transports patient with anesthesia to PACU and gives PACU RN detailed report
- Order blood and blood products, check blood and blood products with anesthesia to make sure of safe transfusions
- Start IV's and administer medications
Operating Room Nurse RN
Accountable Healthcare Staffing
05.2012 - 12.2018
- Interview patients preoperatively, ensure consents are signed, and needed tests are completed prior to surgery
- Ensure appropriate supplies are stocked and available for
- Maintains sterile environment
- Assists surgeon during surgery, provide sterile supplies as needed during the case
- Assists anesthesia with patient induction and extubation
- At the end of the procedure, transports patient with anesthesia to PACU and gives PACU RN detailed report
- Order blood and blood products, check blood and blood products with anesthesia to make sure of safe transfusions
- Start IV's and administer medications
Operating Room Nurse RN
Travel Nurse Across America
04.2010 - 05.2012
- Interview patients preoperatively, ensure consents are signed, and needed tests are completed prior to surgery
- Maintains sterile environment
- Assists surgeon during surgery, provide sterile supplies as needed during the case
- Assists anesthesia with patient induction and extubation
- At the end of the procedure, transports patient with anesthesia to PACU and gives PACU RN detailed report
- Start IV's and administer medications
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
RUSH UNIVERSITY
06.1990
Skills
- CPR for Healthcare Providers
- Cerner EMR
- Epic EMR
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Instrument Knowledge
- Vital signs
- Sterile technique
- Ethical Practice
- Medical Histories
- Patient Needs Assessment
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Maxim Health
11.2021 - 06.2023
Operating Room Nurse RN
First Hill Surgery Center
01.2020 - 11.2021
Operating Room Nurse RN
Reston Surgery Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Operating Room Nurse RN
Accountable Healthcare Staffing
05.2012 - 12.2018
Operating Room Nurse RN
Travel Nurse Across America
04.2010 - 05.2012
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
RUSH UNIVERSITY
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