ANGELA BUCHHOLZ
Ontario
Summary
Healthcare professional with robust background in perioperative nursing seeking to contribute to dynamic surgical team. Known for delivering exceptional patient care throughout surgical procedures and maintaining stringent adherence to sterile techniques. Highly collaborative and adaptable, contributing to seamless team operations and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Nurse III - Operating Room
City of Hope
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient safety and care during procedures.
- Implement infection control protocols, enhancing compliance and reducing post-operative complications.
- Perform pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Assist in the preparation of surgical instruments, ensuring readiness and sterility for each procedure.
- Prepare equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Promote a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Assist in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
Operating Room Registered Nurse & Charge Nurse
Loma Linda Children’s Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and quality care standards.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
Registered Nurse - Laser Technician
SEV Laser
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Executed laser hair reduction treatments with precision, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educated clients on pre- and post-treatment care to enhance outcomes and satisfaction.
- Assisted in developing treatment plans tailored to individual client needs and skin types.
- Conducted comprehensive consultations prior to treatment sessions, addressing concerns and expectations accordingly.
- Reduced treatment discomfort by utilizing appropriate cooling methods and adjusting laser settings for individual skin sensitivities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California Baptist University College of Nursing
Riverside, CA05.2020
Skills
- Level I Trauma
- Emergent Procedures
- Colorectal
- Hepatobilliary
- General
- Gynecology
- ENT
- Neurosurgery
- Eye Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Oral/Facial/Dental Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Urology
- Electrophysiology
- Davinci XI
- SP Robot
- DV5 Robot
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS (CPR & AED)
- ACLS
- PALS
- Mandated Reporter
- ONS
Timeline
Clinic Nurse III - Operating Room
City of Hope
12.2024 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse & Charge Nurse
Loma Linda Children’s Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse - Laser Technician
SEV Laser
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California Baptist University College of Nursing
TRAVEL NURSE EXPERIENCE
UCSD Jacob’s Medical Center, La Jolla, CA - Jan. 2023 – April 2023
Kaiser Permanente - LAMC, Los Angeles, CA - Oct. 2022 – Jan 2023