SARAH SPALANZANI
Valley Medical Center
Morgan Hill,CA
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse experienced in perioperative and procedural care within multidisciplinary operating room specialties. Delivered patient-centered care through strong airway management, medication administration, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Focused on advancing quality and safety standards while fostering team collaboration in dynamic surgical environments.
Work History
Operating Room Nurse/ Scrub Nurse / Clinical Nurse III
1 Year 11 Months- Expert in Robotics-DaVinci/Mako, Thoracic, Vascular/Endovascular, Ortho Sports Medicine, Total Joints, Robotics, ENT (FESS), Urology,Laparoscopic procedures, General Surgery, Plastics, OBGYN, Urology, Oculoplastics, Cataracts, Colorectal, Podiatry, Pediatric Surgery, Conscious and Procedural Sedation.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to address physiological, psychosocial, and educational needs for optimal care.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on nursing diagnoses to achieve expected patient outcomes.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes.
- Advocate for patient rights while upholding ethical and legal standards in all aspects of nursing care.
- Respond to emergency situations using established protocols with calm, clear communication.
- Delegate and supervise support staff to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety in care delivery.
Operating Room Nurse III / Sedation Registered Nurse
4 Months- Delivered comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for diverse surgical patients under conscious sedation, enhancing patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with airway management, vital sign monitoring, and patient positioning to ensure intraoperative safety.
- Administered medications per established protocols while continuously monitoring for adverse responses.
- Prepared and verified equipment, supplies, and instruments for compliance with aseptic standards.
- Ensured precise and timely documentation throughout all phases of perioperative process to support continuity of care and compliance.
- Ensured adherence to infection control and specimen handling policies.
- Worked collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary team members to facilitate optimal surgical outcomes.
- Main OR, Sutter Health
Operating Room / Sedation / Endoscopy Nurse | Charge Nurse
7 Years 5 Months- Served as Charge Nurse, facilitating communication between physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Supervised daily unit operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure seamless care transitions with interdisciplinary teams.
- Oversaw inventory management and equipment allocation to maintain safety compliance and support clinical operations.
- Charged with facilitating communication between physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Guided new nurses as Preceptor, providing education on hospital policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
- Oversaw inventory management, equipment allocation, and safety compliance programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Magna Cum Laude
Skills
Surgical support
Surgical patient care
Infection control
Sterile technique
Patient management
Certification
- Certified Sedation Registered Nurse (CSRN)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse/ Scrub Nurse / Clinical Nurse III
Valley Medical Center
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
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San José State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing (BSN)
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