Sara Tuccillo
Tulsa
Summary
Highly skilled Operating Room RN with experience in a variety of surgical settings, from trauma to orthopedics. Strengths include knowledge of sterilization techniques, patient advocacy, and team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to stay calm under pressure and make critical decisions has consistently contributed to positive surgical outcomes.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room RN
Integris Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted with patient preparation for surgical procedures in the operating room.
- Monitored vital signs during surgeries to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain a sterile environment throughout procedures.
- Documented patient data and care activities in electronic health record systems.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, providing immediate nursing support during crises.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills when making decisions related to patient care within the operating room setting.
- Followed infection control guidelines while providing quality nursing care in accordance with professional standards.
RN Floor Nurse
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
Oklahoma City
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses throughout daily shifts.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted with patient assessments and documented health information accurately.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide support.
- Maintained accurate records in electronic health systems for compliance purposes.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss patient care improvements and best practices.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to requests from other departments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK 08.2021 - 05.2023
Fillmore High School
Fillmore, CASkills
- Surgical assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Staff supervision
- Health education
- Patient assessment proficiency
- Aseptic technique mastery
- Infection control practices
- Stress management techniques
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Sterile field maintenance
- Continuing education commitment
- Professionalism and ethics
- Electronic health records navigation
- Medical terminology
- Patient communication
- Discharge planning
- Patient and family education
- Care standards development
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
- Decision-making
- Pain management plans
- Patient charting
- Maintaining sterility
Certification
- BLS certified
Timeline
Operating Room RN
Integris Baptist Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
08.2021 - 05.2023
Fillmore High School