Selena Cruz Garcia
Lebanon,KY
Summary
Dynamic Operating Room Registered Nurse with expertise in critical thinking and patient safety at Taylor Regional Hospital. Proven ability to foster teamwork while maintaining a sterile environment. Skilled in preoperative care and patient advocacy, ensuring optimal outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Taylor Regional Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for pre-and post-operative patients.
Waitress
Big Papa’s Smokehouse
03.2019 - 12.2023
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
Nurse Extern
Baptist Health Hardin
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedars Nursing Home
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Bachelor’s In Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY08.2024
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY05.2022
High School Diploma -
Marion County High School
Lebanon, KY05.2019
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient safety
- Scrub nurse skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Patient and family education
- Circulating nurse skills
- Adapting to change
- Preoperative care
Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Taylor Regional Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Nurse Extern
Baptist Health Hardin
06.2021 - 05.2022
Waitress
Big Papa’s Smokehouse
03.2019 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedars Nursing Home
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor’s In Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Marion County High School