Christian Guevara
San Pedro
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Medely Nursing Agency
Santa Monica, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Administered medications and managed anesthesia under physician supervision.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety during procedures.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Brentwood Orthopedic and Spine Surgery
Brentwood, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure sterile environments and effective communication.
- Assessed and monitored patients' vital signs during surgical procedures.
- Educated patients about postoperative care, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency in surgical settings.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Registered Nurse
LAC+USC Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided direct patient care in high-acuity cardiovascular settings, ensuring adherence to critical protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for complex patients.
- Monitored vital signs and performed continuous assessments to detect changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes and reduced wait times.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently assessing and monitoring vital signs in a Cardiovascular ICU setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
Los Angeles, CA05-2018
Surgical Technologist Certificate - Surgical Technology
School of Health Sciences, United States Navy
San Diego, CA07-2007
Skills
- Infection prevention strategies
- Infection prevention strategies
- Infection prevention strategies
- Infection prevention strategies
- Infection prevention strategies
- Infection prevention strategies
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in California, License Number 95180726
- ACLS
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Medely Nursing Agency
02.2024 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Brentwood Orthopedic and Spine Surgery
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
LAC+USC Medical Center
04.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
Surgical Technologist Certificate - Surgical Technology
School of Health Sciences, United States Navy