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SOPHIA CATON

Aubrey,Texas

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking Registered Nurse who improves patient outcomes with a compassionate approach. With a passion for quality care, ensures preparation of procedure rooms by learning surgeon preferences and anticipating needs. Protects patients with adherence to infection-control protocols and HIPAA regulations, focusing on patient safety.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Methodist Healthcare
Southlake, TX
07.2024 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care, assisting in orthopedic, general, robotic, and urology surgeries.
  • Participated in quality improvement projects to enhance surgical outcomes and patient safety.
  • Reviewed patient charts at the end of each day to verify whether instruments were documented.
  • Maintained low rates of safety incidents, and high patient satisfaction rates.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Texas Health Resources
Dallas, TX
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted in robotic, general, urology, gynecology, and plastic surgeries.
  • Participated in emergency surgeries, demonstrating the ability to perform under pressure.
  • Avoided unnecessary complications through patient advocacy, proper positioning, and diligent review of condition and responses at regular intervals.
  • Supported surgical team, 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.
  • Communicated with patients' families regarding updates on their loved one's condition during surgery.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable, explaining procedures, verifying consent, and alleviating concerns.
  • Managed inventory of supplies within the operating room to ensure availability when needed.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, in-services, and continuing education.
  • Mentored new nurses joining the operating room team by providing guidance and support.
  • Learned how to pull instruments and supplies for upcoming cases and clean rooms during case turnovers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baylor University
Waco, Texas
12.2022

Skills

  • Equipment operation
  • Troubleshooting
  • DaVinci XI, DV5 Robot
  • Communication
  • Team collaboration
  • EPIC EHR charting
  • Accountability
  • Initiative

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Health Training
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Health Training

Timeline

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Methodist Healthcare
07.2024 - Current

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Texas Health Resources
02.2023 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Baylor University
SOPHIA CATON