VANESSA MILLAR
Berwyn,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. With a strong foundation in intraoperative patient care as a committed and detail-oriented Operating Room Nurse dedicated to ensuring patient safety and contributing to successful surgical outcomes. Skilled in collaborating effectively with surgical teams to optimize workflow. Eager to leverage current skills and enthusiasm to provide exceptional care as an Operating Room Nurse. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated seamlessly with surgical teams, actively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs to optimize patient care.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Maintained a sterile surgical field, organized and sterilized surgical instruments, and ensured compliance with infection control standards.
- Documented all relevant information, including medication administration, patient records, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participated in quality assurance and improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and surgical processes.
- Adhered to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, ensuring a safe and ethical practice.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
Registered Nurse
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others. Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications. Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Provide guidance, support and expertise relating to patient care in psychological and physical preparation for ECT
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Oak Brook Care
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management. Monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments.
- Maintain records and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA provided patient care in sub-acute and long term unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University Manila
Manila, Philippines03.2015
Skills
- Ability to maintain sterile field, ensuring aseptic conditions in operating room to prevent infections
- Effective communication and collaboration with surgical team to coordinate surgery efficiently
- Preparedness to handle unexpected complications during surgery and take appropriate actions to ensure patient safety
- Advocating for patients' comfort, safety, and well-being throughout surgical process
- Flexibility to adapt to changing surgical procedures and circumstances
- Establish and maintain rapport with professionalism among patients and co-workers
- Strong clinical judgment
- Ability to multitask
- Fast learner
- Detail-oriented
- Flexible team player
technical skills
- Familiarity with robotic-assisted surgical systems and their operation (DaVinci Robotic Surgical Systems)
- Knowledge of endoscopic instruments and equipment for minimally invasive procedures.
- Competence in operating and troubleshooting surgical equipment, including video routing monitor, tourniquet devices, surgical lights, and electrocautery devices, etc.
- Proper collection, labeling, and handling of surgical specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Mastery of aseptic principles and practices to maintain a sterile surgical field and reduce the risk of infection.
- American Heart Association BLS provider (CPR and AED Program)
- Epic software literate
- Bilingual (Filipino and English)
- Computer literate (MSWord, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, iMovie). Operation of other office machines such as photocopier, fax machines, scanning machines and telephone system.
Credentials
- Illinois State Registered Professional Nurse (License # 041439715, Expires: 05/31/2026)
- BLS (CPR and AED) Healthcare Provider - Certified by: American Heart Association (Expires: 04/2026)
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health
05.2018 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Oak Brook Care
04.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University Manila