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Tarzana, Ca.

Responsible for directing and supervising nursing and ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating patient care in the Ambulatory Surgery Center according to accepted standards. Demonstrates effective communication skill with staff, management, physician, and patient/families.Responsible for maintaining Policies and Procedures Manual, Anesthesia and Surgeon Peer Reviews, Quarterly Reports, Infection Control Program, Environmental Safety Programs, Patient Satisfaction Surveys and Annual/ Monthly In-services. Assisted with credentialing and re credentialing of physicians. Have gone through 2 AAAHC surveys and assisted administration following all rules and regulations and updating our facility to meet those standards.I also perform all sclerotherapy and laser treatments for spider and reticular veins of the lower extremities.

Tarzana

RN, scrub and circulate role Organize surgical setting to allow for a safe physical environment and protection of patient. Patient advocate, independent in decision making, handled emergency situations with rigor and responsibility.Specializing in Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, Laparoscopic, Urology and General surgeries.

Thousand Oaks

As charge nurse I was responsible for running the daily surgical schedule. Assist staff and surgeons with daily flow, and trouble shoot difficult situations. This was a Level II Trauma center; I coordinated with anesthesia when there is a trauma. Make staff call schedule and daily assignments. Circulate a variety of cases and able to work well under pressure and assist in difficult situations. Highly personable and accommodating to staff and surgeons. Assist the surgical team and provide patient care during the surgical procedure. Maintain patient safety at all times as well as being the patient advocate. Able to circulate a variety of cases, experience with the Da Vinci Robot and Brain Lab. I was the robotic coordinator for 2 years.

Las Vegas, Nv

Responsible for directing and supervising nursing and ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating patient care in the operating room according to accepted standards.Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, selection and the hiring of department employees. Demonstrates effective communication skill with staff, management, physician, and patient/families.Responsible for maintaining Policies and Procedures Manual, Anesthesia and Surgeon Peer Reviews, Quarterly Reports, Infection Control Program, Environmental Safety Programs, Patient Satisfaction Surveys and Annual In-services. Attends monthlyGoverning Body Meetings to discuss Quality Improvement for the facility. I had a staff of 5 RNs, 2 Surgical Techs, 1 Medical Assistant and 1 Office Manager. I also work in the role as circulator when necessary and in any other areas of the ASC as needed. We do a variety of cases including Endoscopy, Plastics, Bariatrics, Orthopedic and Pain Management.