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Shaina Chong

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Highly motivated and experienced RN circulator offering proven skills in direct patient care, passion for patient advocacy and surgical safety, and adaptability in a variety of surgical procedures at a leading Level II Trauma hospital serving the greater North Georgia area. Detail-oriented, responsive, and adaptable in both routine care and emergency response. Brings almost two years of quality experience in the main operating room.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Circulator, Operating Room

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville , Georgia
2023.03 - Current
  • Provides direct patient care in the operating room setting while circulating a wide range of surgical procedures at nationally recognized and renowned 388-bed Level II Trauma center.
  • Conducts comprehensive pre-operative assessments and patient interviews to ensure surgical safety.
  • Prepares operating rooms by verifying equipment and assessing compliance with aseptic standards.
  • Maintains accurate procedural counts and documentation of surgical instruments, sharps, softs, and miscellaneous items in accordance with hospital policy.
  • Responds rapidly and efficiently to critical incidents, following established hospital guidelines.
  • Strictly adheres to infection control policies to manage and maintain sterility of surgical field and scrub personnel.
  • Collaborates with surgeons and perioperative staff to develop patient-specific plans, while staying adaptable to any changes in patient condition.
  • Prioritizes emotional support and comfort measures based on patient-specific needs for optimal patient experience.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
Lawrenceville , Georgia
2019.11 - 2023.08
  • Responsible for accurately preparing medications while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations as well as company pharmacy protocols.
  • Maximized customer experience by delivering excellent service to patients while maintaining precision in entering patient profiles, billing information, and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing, ADN

Georgia State University
Clarkston, GA
2022-12

Skills

  • General Surgery
  • Gynecological Surgery
  • Orthopedic / Ortho-Spine Surgery
  • Neurological / Neuro-Spine Surgery
  • Urological Surgery
  • General, GYN, and Urological Laparoscopic & Robotic-Assisted Surgery
  • Cataract / Blepharoplasty Surgery
  • Data Entry - Cerner
  • Specimen Handling
  • Trauma, Basic Life Support & Emergency Response

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Georgia Board of Nursing - Compact Licensure (2022-current)
  • BLS AHA Certified (2024)

Timeline

Registered Nurse Circulator, Operating Room

Northside Hospital Gwinnett
2023.03 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens Pharmacy
2019.11 - 2023.08

Associate of Science - Nursing, ADN

Georgia State University
  • Registered Nurse, Georgia Board of Nursing - Compact Licensure (2022-current)
  • BLS AHA Certified (2024)
Shaina Chong