ESRA YUKSEK
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated nurse with three years of experience in OR, ER, and pandemic services, excelling in patient care and team collaboration. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, support complex surgeries, and provide emotional care, particularly for children. Recognized for training new nurses and being selected for key assignments. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Assistant, Emergency Department
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Boston
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide quality care for patients.
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for examinations and treatments.
- Performed EKG tests on patients of all ages, except geriatric.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patients' vital signs.
- Responded to code blue and emergencies in the facility efficiently.
- Effectively assessed and managed emergency situations, including CPR and first aid.
- Kept rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments.
- Interacted closely with doctors, nurses, and patients, and used effective interpersonal, active listening, and communication skills.
- Collected specimens from patients for lab testing (UA).
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Rendered high level of support to stressed patients prior to procedures, offering comfort and listening to the ear.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided support and guidance for families in need of food and shelter, promptly and efficiently.
- Transported patients efficiently to various departments and screening zones.
RN, Emergency Department
REPUBLIC OF TURKEY EYUPSULTAN STATE HOSPITAL
Istanbul
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided efficient and compassionate care in a high-volume ER, supporting over 1500 patients daily.
- Passed one month of ER orientation in two weeks.
- Delivered patient education and emotional support, improving treatment compliance among children.
- Assisted in the development, implementation, and evaluation of care standards and professional practice in collaboration with the team.
- Trained and mentored beginner nurses, enhancing their skills and confidence.
- Managed care for patients facing life-threatening conditions requiring complex assessments such as STEMI, stroke, anaphylaxis, burns, respiratory distress, seizures, hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia, poisoning, traumatic injuries, severe dehydration, and more.
- Performed swift assessments to identify physical and psychological needs of patients upon arrival.
- Created records of medical conditions through comprehensive documentation.
- Ensured sufficient and accurate treatments were delivered daily, amid high volume in green and yellow zones.
- Actively participated in the blue codes.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses, conditions, and physician orders.
- Performed and recorded procedures, such as EKG, enteral-parenteral medications, monitoring, taking vital signs, urinalysis, urinary catheterization, gastric lavage, nasogastric intubation, drawing blood, and vaccination.
- Reviewed, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Managed and supported patients' care under contact, droplet, and airborne isolation precautions.
RN, Operating Room
VKV HEALTHCARE INSTITUTION AMERICAN HOSPITAL
Istanbul
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Ensured comprehensive patient care and support during pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative stages.
- Applied effective sterilization, asepsis, and antisepsis techniques.
- Ensured efficient and effective preparation of operating rooms for surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in various branch surgeries, including General, ENT, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology and Robotic, Obstetric and Gynecology, Pediatric, Endocrine, Hand and Microsurgery, Orthopedic, Thoracic, and Cardiac surgeries.
- Participated in surgeries and live surgeries at the special request of surgeons and teams, such as Rhinoplasty, Mammoplasty, Lipofilling, Facelifting, laparoscopic and open Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy, Colon and Rectal surgeries, and Hepatopancreatobiliary surgeries.
- Managed and participated in complex multiple surgeries, and assisted the surgeons effectively, sufficiently, and rapidly, as follows: laparoscopic and open Hepatopancreatobiliary surgeries, Colon and Rectal Resections, Gastrectomy, Cytoreductive surgeries with HIPEC, and Robotic Prostatectomy.
- Observed body language, movement, and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Determined and provided surgical instrument sets and supplies required for surgery.
- Accelerated one-month orientation timeline to one week as a circulating nurse, and ten days as a scrub nurse.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Maintained a respectful and responsive demeanor toward patients and staff.
- Executed and documented medical procedures, including urinary catheterization, surgical pathology specimen collection, and phlebotomy.
- Enhanced nursing practice by engaging in unit decision-making processes.
- Facilitated learning for patients, nursing staff, and the team.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
RN
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY HOSPITAL
Istanbul
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service(internship)
RN
IMRAHOR FAMILY HEALTH INSTITUTE
Istanbul
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Public Health(internship)
RN
BAGCILAR EDUCATON AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Istanbul
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Pediatry Services(internship)
RN
OKMEYDANI EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Istanbul
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Delivery Room(internship)
- Gynecology Services(internship)
RN
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPASA MEDICAL FACULTY HOSPITAL
Istanbul
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Psychiatry Services(internship)
RN
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY HOSPITAL
Istanbul
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Internal Medicine Services(internship)
RN
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY HOSPITAL
Istanbul
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Surgery Services(internship)
- Operation Room(internship)
Education
Associate of Science - Food Technology
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY-CERRAHPASA
Istanbul, Turkey06.2020
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY
Istanbul, Turkey06.2017
High School Diploma -
MEHMET NIYAZI ALTUG ANATOLIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Istanbul, Turkey06.2013
Skills
- Effective teamwork and collaboration
- Strong attention to detail
- Creative problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Emergency care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Nursing assessments
- Emergency response
- Emotional support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Sterile technique
- Scrub and circulating nurse skills
- Advanced surgical skills
- Equipment operation
Certification
- CA RN License
- BLS
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate-Istanbul University Occupational Health and Safety Coordination
- First Aid Certificate-VKV Healthcare Institution American Hospital
- English Language Certificate-Academy Britain Language Schools
Languages
Turkish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Assistant, Emergency Department
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
02.2023 - 01.2025
RN, Emergency Department
REPUBLIC OF TURKEY EYUPSULTAN STATE HOSPITAL
09.2018 - 08.2020
RN, Operating Room
VKV HEALTHCARE INSTITUTION AMERICAN HOSPITAL
07.2017 - 07.2018
RN
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 06.2017
RN
IMRAHOR FAMILY HEALTH INSTITUTE
09.2016 - 01.2017
RN
BAGCILAR EDUCATON AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2016 - 06.2016
RN
OKMEYDANI EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
09.2015 - 01.2016
RN
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPASA MEDICAL FACULTY HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 06.2015
RN
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY HOSPITAL
09.2014 - 01.2015
RN
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY MEDICAL FACULTY HOSPITAL
01.2014 - 06.2014
Associate of Science - Food Technology
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY-CERRAHPASA
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
MEHMET NIYAZI ALTUG ANATOLIAN HIGH SCHOOL
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