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TITILOPE OLATUNJI

TITILOPE OLATUNJI

GARLAND,TEXAS

Summary

Seasoned perioperative nurse with nineteen years of experience delivering expert surgical care across diverse specialties. In my current role as OR RN II, I lead circulating responsibilities in high-volume operating rooms, specializing in plastic reconstructive, ENT flaps, general, and OB/GYN procedures. Known for precision, adaptability, and patient advocacy, I ensure safe, efficient surgical workflows and mentor new staff to uphold excellence in perioperative standards. My commitment to infection control, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous improvement drives optimal patient outcomes and supports the evolving needs of complex surgical environments.

Professional nurse with substantial experience in perioperative care. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in patient assessment, surgical preparation, and post-operative care. Reliable team player with adaptability to changing needs and environments.

Experienced with perioperative nursing, providing comprehensive patient care throughout surgical processes. Utilizes expertise in surgical protocols to enhance patient outcomes and support surgical teams. Track record of maintaining sterile environments and advocating for patient safety, ensuring successful surgical procedures.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

OR RN II

UT Southwestern Medical Centre
04.2025 - Current
  • Deliver expert perioperative care in circulating role across high-acuity specialties including plastic reconstructive surgery, flap ENT procedures, general surgery, and OB/GYN case may be.
  • Maintain sterile field integrity and manage specialized instrumentation for microvascular flap harvests, reconstructive closures, and cosmetic procedures.
  • Anticipate surgical team needs and respond swiftly to intraoperative changes, ensuring seamless coordination and patient-centered care.
  • Uphold infection control protocols and regulatory standards, conducting surgical safety checklists and documenting accurately in EMR system.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on turnover time reduction, supply optimization, and enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to troubleshoot intraoperative challenges and facilitate effective communication across surgical services.
  • Assist in the setup and execution of complex ENT flap cases, including radial forearm and fibula free flaps, ensuring precise coordination and tissue viability.
  • Manage delicate tissue handling and positioning in plastic surgery cases, supporting optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes.
  • Coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure timely case starts and minimize delays in high-volume OR environments.
  • Advocate for patient safety and dignity through vigilant monitoring, empathetic communication, and proactive problem-solving.
  • Contribute to policy refinement and protocol updates to align with evolving surgical techniques and evidence-based practices.
  • Facilitate safe and efficient patient transfers to PACU or SICU postoperatively, ensuring continuity of care and accurate handoff communication.
  • Engage in continuing education and professional development to stay current with surgical innovations and perioperative standards.

Medical City Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Prepared operating suite for procedures of the day by ensuring it meets asepsis and sterile standard as well as gathering of all required sterile supplies and availability and functionality of all instruments and equipment.
  • Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
  • Ensuring the Donor organ matches with the recipient ABO by cross checking such with the paperwork that accompanies the organ (done by the surgeon and the RN).
  • Preparing living donors and the organ recipients for their procedures in accordance with the facility’s policy.
  • Assisting the surgeons and surgical team members in getting all that’s needed for the smooth running of the procedures.
  • Responsible for positioning of patient and ensuring proper positioning with pressure areas padded especially for long procedures to avoid development of pressure injury and sustenance of other position-related injuries.
  • Maintained sterile field all throughout procedures to avoid Surgical Site Infections and complications.
  • Monitored patients’ condition intraoperative and watching for adverse effects for timely intervention and positive outcomes.
  • Conducted WHO Surgical Safety Checklist- 'Time-out' before skin incision to ensure safe surgery for patients.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by anticipating needs and providing sterile supplies as need arises as well as keeping counts of these additions.
  • Accessed patient medical record to provide patient information and relevant data for licensed practitioners.
  • Collected, labeled and delivered all specimens to lab for testing.
  • Maintained traffic within suite to avoid breach of sterility.
  • Notified staff of any breach in sterility or contamination of materials or sterile team members and provision of new supplies to maintain sterility.
  • Transferred of surgical patients (post operative) to either ICU or PACU as the case may be.
  • Gave a hand off report to either ICU or PACU RN for the continuity of patient care.

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 11.2023
  • Prepared operating suite for procedures of day by ensuring it meet asepsis standard as well as gathering of all required sterile supplies and availability and functionality of all instruments and equipment.
  • Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
  • Responsible for positioning of patient and ensuring proper positioning with pressure areas padded especially for long procedures to avoid development of pressure injury and sustenance of other position-related injuries.
  • Maintained sterile field all throughout procedures to avoid Surgical Site Infections and complications.
  • Monitored patients’ condition intraoperative and watching for adverse effects for timely intervention and positive outcomes.
  • Conducted WHO Surgical Safety Checklist- 'Time-out' before skin incision to ensure safe surgery for patients.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by anticipating needs and providing sterile supplies as need arises as well as keeping counts of these additions.
  • Accessed patient medical record to provide patient information and relevant data for licensed practitioners.
  • Collected, labeled and delivered all specimens to lab for testing.
  • Maintained traffic within suite to avoid breach of sterility.
  • Notified staff of any breach in sterility or contamination of materials or sterile team members and provision of new supplies to maintain sterility.
  • Conducted WHO Surgical Safety Checklist - 'Sign out' to address post operative management of patients and communicate any key concerns in management.
  • Assisted in cleaning of patients post procedure to ensure patient's comfort.
  • Ensured documentation of all intraoperative events in electronic medical record.
  • Transferred of postoperative patients to Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
  • Gave of hand off report of post operative patient to PACU nurse to ensure continuity of care.
  • Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Used Cerner to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by providing required sterile supplies, materials and equipment.
  • Prepped operating rooms by cleaning and carbonizing operating room table and accessories as well as all equipment in the operating before and after every surgical procedure with antimicrobial solution to comply with environmental asepsis standards.

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Lagos State Health Service Commission
10.2011 - 04.2022
  • Same as in current employment above including the following:
  • Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patients through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
  • Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
  • Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
  • Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
  • Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Lead City University Hospital
08.2007 - 11.2010
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients’ personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Tejuosho Diagnostics and medical services
01.2007 - 07.2007
  • Health education and assisting the radiologist in carrying out routine Obstetrics and gynecology ultrasound scans, Abdominal USSR, Mammography, and blood works.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Effectively prioritizing assignments, executing care based on each patient’s relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom recurrence.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Monitored patients’ conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills, including insulin self-administration and proper use of assistive devices.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.

Education

School Of Perioperative Nursing - Nursing

School Of Perioperative Nursing

Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

National Open University Of Nigeria
11-2014

Diploma - Nursing, Medical-Surgical nursing, Family health, Maternal and Child health, Pediatric nursing, Mental health nursing and Obstetric nursing, Minored in Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry

School of Nursing, Eleyele Ibadan
01.2006

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Pain Management
  • Vital signs
  • Surgical patient care
  • Medication Administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Infection Control
  • Perioperative Patient Care
  • WHO safety Checklist
  • Orthopedics surgeries
  • Urology surgeries
  • Gynecological surgeries
  • General surgeries
  • Plastic surgery
  • Robotic (Davinci XI & DV5) surgeries
  • Transplant surgeries

Certification

  • Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - 2026-04
  • Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association - 2024-04

Timeline

OR RN II

UT Southwestern Medical Centre
04.2025 - Current

Medical City Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2025

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
06.2022 - 11.2023

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Lagos State Health Service Commission
10.2011 - 04.2022

Lead City University Hospital
08.2007 - 11.2010

Tejuosho Diagnostics and medical services
01.2007 - 07.2007

Diploma - Nursing, Medical-Surgical nursing, Family health, Maternal and Child health, Pediatric nursing, Mental health nursing and Obstetric nursing, Minored in Microbiology, Physics, Chemistry

School of Nursing, Eleyele Ibadan

School Of Perioperative Nursing - Nursing

School Of Perioperative Nursing

Bachelors Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

National Open University Of Nigeria

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