Sofia Esquivel
Boerne,TX
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified nurse with 19 years of progressive experience in the nursing profession. Possessing extensive knowledge in the Surgical Services setting, I am a valuable resource for peers and patients alike. My commitment lies in enhancing patient outcomes through the delivery of exceptional surgical support. Continuously seeking opportunities to educate myself and advance in my career, I strive to build autonomy and foster collaborative relationships with patients to effectively address their healthcare needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgery Circulator
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
San Antonio
09.2023 - Current
- Improved operating room safety by implementing up-to-date sterilization techniques.
- Enhanced team preparedness for surgeries by organizing and leading pre-operative briefings.
- Initiated assessments based on patient's problems or needs, physician's medical diagnosis and functional health framework.
- Identified patient needs and determined priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Circulating Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, California
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Supported needs of patients under anesthesia, advocating for individual needs and implementing protections
- Upheld strict infection prevention and control procedures with proper aseptic techniques
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system.
Registered Nurse Circulator
RN Network
Boca Raton, Fl
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Avoided unnecessary complications through patient advocacy, proper positioning and diligent review of condition and responses at regular intervals
- Minimized contamination by enforcing infection and prevention controls along with strict safety regulations for every procedure
- Kept environment sterile, following exact protocols for handling sterile supplies and instrumentation.
Charge Registered Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Monitored nursing service to support provision of progressive patient care plans
- Delegated assignments and monitored performance to support operating efficiency
- Maintained staff schedules and adjusted workflows to meet changing patient loads
- Incorporated evidence-based practices, outcome targets and current unit capacities to advocate for patient needs.
Registered Nurse Circulator
North Central Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Achieved unnecessary complications through patient advocacy, proper positioning, passing instruments, administering medication and aiding anesthetists with sedation
- Minimized contamination by enforcing infection and prevention controls along with strict safety regulations for every procedure
- Kept environment sterile, following exact protocols for handling sterile supplies and instrumentation.
Director of Surgical Services
Docotrs Hospital of Laredo
Laredo, TX
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Accomplished financial targets through sound administration of fiscal operations
- Met coverage demands by establishing work schedules and assigning specific jobs
- Conducted recruitment, hiring and training of personnel
- Planned and executed strategies to increase business and drive profit growth.
Clinical Service Manager for Surgery
Docotrs Hospital of Laredo
Laredo, TX
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Achieved program goals by effectively motivating and supervising medical, technical and clerical staff
- Coordinated effective interdepartmental collaboration through open communication between medical staff
- Maintained knowledgeable and skilled staff, recruiting top candidates and overseeing continuous training initiatives
- Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines.
RN Circulator
Doctor's Hospital
Laredo, Texas
06.2007 - 06.2014
- Avoided unnecessary complications through patient advocacy, proper positioning and diligent review of condition and responses at regular intervals
- Minimized contamination by enforcing infection and prevention controls along with strict safety regulations for every procedure.
Circulating Nurse
Laredo Medical Center
Laredo, Texas
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans
- Coordinated smooth procedures by preparing supplies and operating rooms, setting up equipment, organizing medications and opening sterile supplies
- Kept patients safe before, during and after procedures, managing transportation and correct positioning
- Prepared patients for surgeries, explaining procedures, collecting information and conducting assessments
- Promoted efficiency by turning over, stocking and sanitizing rooms between each procedure.
Education
BSN: Nursing -
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TXRNFA -
NIFA
Centennial, CO07.2021
Masters of Science and Nursing - Leadership with Emphasis in Healthcare: Leadership -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2015
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Cerner user
- Meditech user
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Surgical support
- Training staff
Certification
- CNOR
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Surgery Circulator
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Circulating Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse Circulator
RN Network
11.2021 - 12.2022
Charge Registered Nurse
North Central Baptist Hospital
02.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse Circulator
North Central Baptist Hospital
07.2017 - 02.2020
Director of Surgical Services
Docotrs Hospital of Laredo
06.2015 - 01.2017
Clinical Service Manager for Surgery
Docotrs Hospital of Laredo
06.2014 - 06.2015
RN Circulator
Doctor's Hospital
06.2007 - 06.2014
Circulating Nurse
Laredo Medical Center
06.2005 - 06.2007
BSN: Nursing -
Texas A&M International University
RNFA -
NIFA
Masters of Science and Nursing - Leadership with Emphasis in Healthcare: Leadership -
Grand Canyon University