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Tunde Gaal

Playa Del Rey,CA

Summary

Accomplished RN Staff Nurse from UCLA Medical Center, adept in high-risk surgical procedures, including robotic and cardiac surgery. Excelled in patient care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic approaches. Skilled in scrubbing, circulating, and mentoring new staff, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and leadership.

Dedicate to deliver leading-edge care for UCLA's surgical patients.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

RN Staff Nurse Operating Room

UCLA Medical Center
02.2003 - Current

Providing direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on best in class operating procedure,nursing disciplines and patient safety protocols.

Scrubbing and circulating.

Planning care by reviewing patient's medical records, conducting preoperative interview.

Maintaining communication with surgical and anesthesia teams.

Preparing the operating room, equipment,and instrumentation for procedure.

Assist with induction of anesthesia, line placement, patient positioning.

Complete perioperative nursing documentation.

Participate in education and training of new employees, nursing students, medical students.

Support resident and fellow physicians, in patient care, research and education.

Registered Nurse Staff RN

UCLA Medical Center
08.1999 - 02.2003
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA
06.1998

Skills

Scrubbing and circulating in multiple surgical specialties

General surgery

Urology

Vascular surgery

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic surgery

Thoracic surgery

Cardiac surgery

Serving as a back up for Thoracic AN1

Participate in complex high risk surgical procedures involving multiple surgical services

Precepting new employees

Certification

CNOR

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse Operating Room

UCLA Medical Center
02.2003 - Current

Registered Nurse Staff RN

UCLA Medical Center
08.1999 - 02.2003

No Degree - Nursing

Los Angeles Valley College
Tunde Gaal