Yuriy Zakon
Uxbridge,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic Operating Room Nurse with a gentle personality and the drive to give exemplary care to patients of all ages. Poised professional proudly offering more than 20 years' expertise assisting surgeons with procedures, which include robotic, oncology, urology, orthopedic, gynecology, colorectal, uro/GYN ,spinal and neuro cases.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
UMass Memorial Hospital
Worcester, MA
11.2006 - Current
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Used EPIC to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Operating Room Nurse
First Assist
Taunton, MA
04.2006 - 10.2006
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Operating Room Nurse
First Assist
Malborough, MA
02.2006 - 04.2006
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
Operating Room Nurse
First Assist
Worcester, MA
12.2005 - 02.2006
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Operating Room Nurse
Elicot City Hospital
Baltimore, MD
01.2004 - 11.2005
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Operating Room Nurse
Health South Surgery Center
Elicot City
04.2002 - 04.2004
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
Operating Room Nurse
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
05.2001 - 04.2002
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Used epic to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05.2001
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Instrument Sterilization
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Procedure Assistance
- Nursing Consultation
- Medical Supply Management
- Decision Making
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Infection Control Program Advisory
- Delegation and Motivation
- Surgical Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
UMass Memorial Hospital
11.2006 - Current
Operating Room Nurse
First Assist
04.2006 - 10.2006
Operating Room Nurse
First Assist
02.2006 - 04.2006
Operating Room Nurse
First Assist
12.2005 - 02.2006
Operating Room Nurse
Elicot City Hospital
01.2004 - 11.2005
Operating Room Nurse
Health South Surgery Center
04.2002 - 04.2004
Operating Room Nurse
John Hopkins Hospital
05.2001 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University