Dynamic Operating Room Staff RN with extensive experience at Regional medical Center of San Jose and Kaiser Permanente, skilled in Trauma and emergency care and quality improvement. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through strict adherence to protocols and effective teamwork. Demonstrates clinical judgment and compassion, optimizing surgical outcomes while maintaining a sterile environment. Committed to ongoing professional development and excellence in patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
OPERATING ROOM STAFF RN
Regional Medical Center Of San Jose
San Jose
09.2004 - 11.2024
Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
Preparing the operating room and ensuring all necessary surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterile and ready for use.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
Delegated tasks to nursing staff and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
Maintained clinical competency through ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and certifications related to nursing practice.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Operating Room Staff RN
Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara California
Santa Clara, Ca.
11.2000 - 12.2015
Providing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.
Oversees every aspect of a surgical procedure, including preparing the operating room, watching over the patient during surgery and ensuring the patient is ready to transport to the recovery room.
Coordinates the use of supplies, instrumentation and equipment for operative care, ensure equipment is functioning correctly, maintain patient safety standards, and monitor, record and communicate patient's condition and needs with the interdisciplinary tea
Both scrub/circulates on all areas on laparoscopic and open cases except cardiac surgeries.
Assisted physicians during procedures by preparing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring sterile environments.
Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
Optimized teamwork within the operatingroom setting by effectively delegating tasks according to individual strengths and abilities.
Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration among all surgical team members, facilitating smooth operation flows.
Improved communication among team members with regular huddles, contributing to a cohesive work environment.
Maintained sterile environments, minimizing the risk of infection during surgeries.
Administered medications accurately and safely, ensuring proper dosages were given per physician orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PINES CITY DOCTORS HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
BAGUIO CITY, PHILIPPINES
04.2001 -
Skills
Patient safety
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Timeline
OPERATING ROOM STAFF RN
Regional Medical Center Of San Jose
09.2004 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PINES CITY DOCTORS HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
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