CHRISTINE FAJOTINA, MSc, BSN, RN
San Diego,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plastic Surgery: Circulating/RN, PACU (Per Diem)
Umansky Plastic Surgery and Laser Medical Spa
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed, instructed, and prepared patients prior to surgery, ensuring a smooth preoperative experience
- Verified operative and informed consents were signed and accurately completed
- Monitored post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia, maintaining patient safety (Managing two patients on average, intra-operatively and post-op recovery)
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists and surgical team members on comprehensive intra-op/post-operative patient care protocols
- Educated patients and their families on post-operative care, fostering informed recovery practices
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
Operating Room Support Specialist
VNS Therapy, LivaNova
11.2022 - Current
- Provided expert support and robust product knowledge to surgeons and operating Room staff on product-related matters during implantation of medical device.
- Acted as a highly trained subject matter expert, responsible for comprehensive surgical case coverage.
- Fostered a collaborative work culture through ongoing communication with the surgical team
- Regularly traveled to hospital facilities to deliver field-based support and training and consistently maintained vendor credentialing management.
- Managed hospital credentialing and access requirements to comply with operational protocols.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
Clinical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Level III
Rady Children's Hospital
07.2009 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills daily in a fast-paced NICU environment
- Engaged in patient education initiatives, enhancing families' understanding of neonatal care
- Collaborated effectively with the team to communicate staffing needs and develop patient care plans
- Managed unit operations and assessed staffing needs while adhering to budget constraints
- Maintained NRP and STABLE certifications to ensure best practices in neonatal resuscitation
- Achieved and maintained ACLS certification over a 15-year tenure in the RCHSD NICU before pursuing plastic surgery
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
Clinical Research Nurse Associate
General Dynamics, Information Technology
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted and facilitated weekly meetings with the Cardiology research team to promote project transparency.
- Provided clinical and research analyst support, enhancing the efficiency of the Cardiology research team.
- Managed Clinical Trials accounts for relevant studies on a monthly basis, ensuring compliance and organization
- Modified and updated research protocol amendments to meet Institutional Review Board standards effectively
- Collaborated cohesively with Principal and Associate Investigators to drive research objectives
- Established a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) for Department of Defense and Non-Federal Entity(Digital Healthcare Company-Cleerly Health, in support of its mission to establish a standard of care in quantifying heart disease).
Education
MSc - Global Health Management
Imperial College Business School
London11.2022
BSN - Nursing and Public Health Certification
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA06.2009
Skills
- Product Management
- Healthcare ethics
- Sterile technique
- Quality improvement
- Clinical judgment
- EMR Charting Systems (EPIC, Cerner)
- NRP/STABLE/ACLS Certified
- Analytical Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Communication
Certification
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification in Healthcare
Biomedical Investigators and Research Study Team Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Affiliations
- AACN: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- COINN: Council of International Neonatal Nurses
Timeline
Plastic Surgery: Circulating/RN, PACU (Per Diem)
Umansky Plastic Surgery and Laser Medical Spa
07.2024 - Current
Operating Room Support Specialist
VNS Therapy, LivaNova
11.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse Associate
General Dynamics, Information Technology
10.2020 - 09.2021
Clinical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Level III
Rady Children's Hospital
07.2009 - 07.2024
MSc - Global Health Management
Imperial College Business School
BSN - Nursing and Public Health Certification
California State University, San Marcos
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