TIFFANY ROA
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 4 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Kaiser Permanente
06.2023 - Current
- Provided direct support to the surgical team during procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following proper surgical protocols and procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques during surgeries.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from preoperative area to OR and recovery units, ensuring continuity of care throughout the surgical process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all phases of perioperative nursing care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and aiding in quality improvement initiatives.
- Implemented evidence-based practices within the operating room setting that resulted in improved patient outcomes across various types of surgical procedures.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment within the OR team.
- Streamlined communication between surgical team members by utilizing effective strategies to relay critical information during high-stress situations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the operating room by actively identifying potential hazards and advocating for necessary improvements or interventions.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab and pathology for testing.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse- Circulating Nurse- Operating Room
Redlands Community Hospital
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Uses aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Circulated in multiple specialties including but not limited to General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, ENT Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, OB/GYN Surgery.
- Communicate and coordinate with entire surgical team to help facilitate the needs and safety of the patient preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative setting.
- Assist anesthesiologist with the induction of anesthesia, spinal anesthesia and nerve blocks.
- Worked on-call shifts facilitating preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Mentored new OR nurses through one-on-one training sessions and ongoing support, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
Registered Nurse- PACU
Corona Summit Surgical Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Monitor client vital signs, maintain airway, breathing, and circulation as well as placing an OPA and NPA as necessary.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Provided comfort to patients emerging from anesthesia.
- Treated postoperative pain, nausea, or any other adverse effects of anesthesia
- Work within an interdisciplinary team, and document and keep the team members informed of the client's progress.
- Educate client and family on postoperative care to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA10.2019
Skills
- Aseptic and Sterile technique
- Clinical judgment
- Knowledge in healthcare regulations
- Critical Thinking and Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Accurate Documentation
- Multitasking abilities in high stress environments
- Compassionate and Caring
- Excellent Communication
- Professional Demeanor
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- American Heart Association, 03/2022
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, 08/2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association, 02/2023
- Registered Nurse, CA License #95216883, 11/2023
Languages
English
Tagalog
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Kaiser Permanente
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Circulating Nurse- Operating Room
Redlands Community Hospital
12.2020 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse- PACU
Corona Summit Surgical Center
03.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
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