Sonia Irizarry
Cheshire,CT
Summary
Seasoned Perioperative Nurse with a proven track record at Yale New Haven Hospital, showcasing clinical expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills. Excelled in charge roles, significantly reducing turnover times and spearheading interdepartmental collaborations. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, adept in Microsoft Suite, and renowned for attention to detail and crisis management. A reliable Perioperative Nurse is skilled in keeping patients calm and relaxed before surgical procedures. Highly collaborative with skills in bleeding control and patient care plans and assessments. Considered a valuable employee with amazing nursing expertise. Motivated Perioperative Nurse offering many years of clinical management experience. Effective mentor and coach for newly hired nurses. Dedicated to providing highest, most individualized care to patients.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, USA
07.2015 - Current
- Performs scrub and circulating responsibilities, from simple to complex, including trauma cases.
- Performs charge nurse responsibilities when assigned on weekends.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate quality surgical care for patients undergoing surgery in all aspects of care.
- Advocates for patient safety and accountability through compliance with policies and procedures, annual mandatory, and competency requirements.
- Advocates communication through proper and timely documentation to assist in optimal care and mitigate potential risk for all surgical patients.
Perioperative Nurse
Waterbury Surgery Center
Waterbury, USA
02.2014 - 03.2020
- Performs charge nursing responsibilities: ENT and Urology Services.
- Scrubs circulate in all specialties, including, but not limited to, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, GYN, and general surgeries.
- Performs leadership role in coordinating the daily schedule and needs of different services in preparation for the next day's schedule.
- Acts as an Interdepartmental Liaison (Surgeon, Anesthesia Team, and Logistics) and collaborates with vendors on new equipment, product selection, and supply availability while maintaining fiscal responsibility and keeping costs down per case.
- Assists leadership with regulatory requirements and communicates with surgical staff.
- Serves as a resource person to develop and interpret/communicate policies, procedures, and standards of care, particularly with new procedures and technology.
- Tracks turnover time and maintains utilization under ten minutes
Nurse
Naugatuck Valley Surgical Center
Waterbury, USA
01.2005 - 07.2015
- I performed scrub and circulating roles, which included Orthopedics, Plastics, ENT, GYN, and General Surgery cases
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated surgical patients
- Provided discharge planning and teachings to patients and significant others
- Advocated for patient safety and accountability through careful plan of care and compliance with standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements
- Maintained annual competencies required by the healthcare facility
- Maintained effective communication with interdisciplinary and patients scheduled for surgery
- Performed pre-operative phone calls for patients scheduled for surgery and included: Communicated with the patient regarding the instructions provided before surgery
- Obtained and verified any changes in medical history, concerns, and issues that need more clarification before the scheduled procedure
- Followed through with documentation if changes occur or missing information, as well as any concern that may mitigate fear and avoid procedure cancellation
- Interpreted for patients, mainly Spanish-speaking, who needed explanation and were concerned
- Functioned independently during Pre-op phone calls and communicated with the surgical team if any special needs were to be addressed
Public Health Nurse
City of Waterbury Health Department
Waterbury, USA
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Performed Elementary School Nurse responsibilities required by Public Health
- Maintained standard, accurate, and comprehensive health records for students
- Provided documentation that was compliant with up-to-date student health records such as vaccinations, physical examinations, and medications based on the student’s needs
- Provided formal educational materials and informational sessions regarding childhood illnesses, health promotion, and prevention of diseases affecting school age, including teachers, principals, and students
- Helped Spanish-speaking students and parents communicate optimistically within the school and health departments
- Performed assessment and reporting mechanism for any suspected abuse conditions to the Department of Child Welfare/Facility (DCF)
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
Hartford, USA
01.1988 - 01.2004
- Performed scrub and circulating nurse responsibilities in all aspects of care and perioperative specialties
- Performed critical and clinical shared decision-making as a Charge Nurse, particularly in emergencies and trauma situations
- Assisted staff with tasks assigned through delegating job responsibilities while maintaining accountability and communication throughout the perioperative setting
- Maintained compliance with educational competency and compliance, and provided in-service education to peers and colleagues
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Nursing Education
CAPELLA University
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02-2023
General Studies -
Central CT State University
New Britain, CT01.2004
Associate’s - nursing
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT01.1991
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Danbury Hospital
Danbury, CT01.1988
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- Proficient in Portuguese
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Ability to perform the Charge Role
- Ability to function independently during critical and high-level crises
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Clinical expertise
References
Available upon request.
Accomplishments
Most influential Nurse at Yale School of Medicine, Department of Urology, June 15, 2023
Timeline
Nurse
Yale New Haven Hospital
07.2015 - Current
Perioperative Nurse
Waterbury Surgery Center
02.2014 - 03.2020
Nurse
Naugatuck Valley Surgical Center
01.2005 - 07.2015
Public Health Nurse
City of Waterbury Health Department
01.2004 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital
01.1988 - 01.2004
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Nursing Education
CAPELLA University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
General Studies -
Central CT State University
Associate’s - nursing
Capital Community College
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Danbury Hospital
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