Susana Zachry
Registered Nurse
Tampa,FL
Summary
Successful Circulating Nurse consistently meets or exceeds goals through insightful decisions. Insightful in specific diagnostic approaches, treatment strategies and techniques to overcoming hurdles in patient care. Works great with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures to achieve healthcare objectives. Specialist in Neurosurgical procedures with focus on continuous professional development. Strives to stay abreast of latest research, treatments and techniques for area of specialization. Handles stress well and quickly flexes with changing demands. Attentive to details and dedicated to improving patient outcomes with latest research.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ED Hold
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
12.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in high-pressure emergency department environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by fostering open communication, teamwork, and collaboration among nursing staff members.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate care and clear communication throughout the treatment process.
RN
Advent Health Carrollwood
Tampa, FL
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Circulated in OR for General, Urology, Orthopedic, Podiatry, and OrthoNeuro Surgical cases.
- Translated from English to Spanish and vice versa, as needed for patients.
- Assisted in keeping all equipment rooms neat and organized.
- Assisted in room turnovers, i.e. cleaning, removing trash, setting up next case.
- Assist coworkers set up surgical cases, i.e. equipment, medications, supplies, etc.
- Relieve staff members for breaks and lunch.
- Check for outdated sutures and supplies.
- Maintained regular communication with family members during procedure.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
07.2004 - 02.2018
- Circulated in Main OR with specialty in Neurosurgery and IMRI. Senior clinical resource nurse in Neurosurgery.
- Also circulated General, GYN, Ortho, ENT, GU, Burns, Eyes, Parathyroid, and One Day Surgery (3F).
- Translated from Spanish to English for patients, staff, and physicians.
- Maintained Neurosurgical suite OR #3 and IMRI.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new staff nurses, residents, and surgical technicians.
- Maintained patient and staff safety in perioperative setting.
- Maintained aseptic technique to assure sterile fields and prevent breaches in same.
- Monitored surgical patients before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Presented Neurosurgical in-services to staff.
- Verified consents, procedures, labs, surgical clearances,and maintained accurate record of surgical procedure.
- Administered medications, implants, or needed sterile instruments to surgical field maintaining sterile technique.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Open Heart
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tampa, FL
10.1995 - 07.2004
- Patient assessment, pass medications, wound care and dressing changes, chest tube care, and document same in medical records. Primary care nursing.
- Receive, implement, transcribe, and note orders.
- Relief Charge Nurse. Cover LPNs.
- Float to CCU, ICU, CSU, and Cardiac Cath pre and post.
- ACLS and Telemetry certified. Maintain Code Cart.
- Titrated cardiac drugs and insulin drips post open heart surgery.
- Administered blood and blood products. Draw labs. I.V. administration.
- Precepted nursing students and oriented new nursing staff.
- Maintained patient education pamphlets.
- Participated in Employee Health Days and Employee Skills Fairs.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Translated Surgical Consent Forms from English to Spanish.
LPN, Registered Nurse. Medical Surgical
Brandon Hospital
Tampa, FL
12.1992 - 05.1995
- Patient assessment for admission and discharge. Primary patient care.
- Cared for seven and ten patients with quality driven support.
- Manage pre-operative and post-operative patients.
- Administer medications, wound care, chest tube care, insert urinary catheters, blood and blood products administration. Inserted I.V. access.
- Documented accurate in and outputs.
- Patient education related to diagnoses, treatments, disease management, and wound management for patient and family members.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures.
- Floated to Women's, Ortho, Medical, Pediatric floors, as well as, Cardiac Care Unit.
- Spanish to English interpreter.
- Precept student nurses and oriented new nursing staff members.
- Relief Charge Nurse.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL05-1995
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL10-1993
Some College (No Degree) - World Civilization, Introduction To Programming
Canal Zone College La Boca
Panama Canal Zone05-1974
Some College (No Degree) - Humanities
University of Costa Rica San Pedro
San Jose, Costa Rica11-1973
Skills
- Operating room preparations
- Surgical patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Fluent in Spanish
- Patient Advocacy
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessments
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical judgment
Accomplishments
- Senior Clinical Nurse for Neurosurgery at Tampa General Hospital, Main Operating Rooms
- Critical Care Certified Nurse, Progressive Care, Post Open Heart
- Telemetry Certified
- T.B. Cap Validator
- Certified Professional Educator, Hillsborough County School District
- Proficient in I.V. Skills
- Spanish Interpreter
Affiliations
Certified Nursing Assistant Program Instructor through Hillsborough County Education Department.
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
- Certified Nursing Assistant Program Instructor through Hillsborough County Education Department.
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Community Service & Volunteer Work
Assisted with special events and programs., Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning., Volunteered on Neuro-ICU floor assisting staff with patient needs, such as bathing, changing bed linens, feeding patients, etc.
INTERESTS
Cooking, Sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms., Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts., Road Trips, Swimming, Enjoy participating in weight lifting for overall physical and mental well-being.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ED Hold
Tampa General Hospital
12.2025 - Current
RN
Advent Health Carrollwood
01.2022 - 05.2025
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Tampa General Hospital
07.2004 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Open Heart
St. Joseph's Hospital
10.1995 - 07.2004
LPN, Registered Nurse. Medical Surgical
Brandon Hospital
12.1992 - 05.1995
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Humanities
University of Costa Rica San Pedro
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Some College (No Degree) - World Civilization, Introduction To Programming
Canal Zone College La Boca