MARIA ESPERANZA DE GUZMAN
Elk Grove
Summary
Experienced and certified perioperative nurse with over 30 years of operating room leadership and clinical experience seeking to transition into a Clinical Nurse 2 role. Skilled in surgical services operations, documentation review, interdepartmental coordination and compliance with billing and regulatory standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Nurse I Service Team Lead - Orthopedics/ Neurology
UC Davis Medical Center - 48X Operating Room
Sacramento, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Provide administrative coordination, support and resource management for Orthopedics and Neurology surgical cases at 48x.
- Oversee daily scheduling, staffing needs and throughput optimization to ensure efficient case flow and patient care.
- Act as a mentor, preceptor and resource for both clinical and non-clinical team members.
- Maintain organized, up to date implant and supply inventories to support seamless surgical operations.
- Collaborate with the OR Business Manager and the team on product evaluations, equipment approvals (PVC/TAC) and supply improvements.
- Coordinate trials of new surgical products and devices, and facilitate staff in-services for training and implementation.
- Submit requests for surgical equipment and supplies to support service line growth.
- Support the onboarding and integration of new staff to ensure alignment with hospital protocols.
- Medical Medical Center - 48x
Administrative Nurse I Service Team Lead - Orthopedics / General, Colorectal, ENT, Plastics, Pain, and Urology
UC Davis Medical Center - Same Day Surgery Center
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Highly efficient nurse with a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and skills who works in collaboration with other members of the surgical team to ensure efficient throughput of the service line and department.
- Acts as a conduit between the perioperative team, anesthesia providers, surgeons and vendors to provide excellent surgical care to patients and families.
Clinical Nurse II
UC Davis Medical Center - Same Day Surgery Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Circulates or scrubs in Eye, Orthopedics, General, Colorectal, Pain, Plastics, ENT and Urology
- Providing comprehensive and continuous patient-centered care delivering direct patient care and ensuring patient satisfaction.
- Training and delegating duties and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
Clinical Nurse II - Operating Room
UI Health - Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Circulates or scrubs in Trauma, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Transplant, Urology, ENT, Plastics, Vascular, Cardio-Thoracic, General (Laparoscopic, Robotic), Colorectal, Pediatric, Eye, and Oculoplastic surgeries.
- Adheres to the hospital's policies and procedures.
Clinical Nurse III Team Lead - ENT, Vascular and Cardio-Thoracic
Mt. Sinai Hospital - Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Highly efficient and able to work in stressful situations.
- Provides comprehensive and consistent patient care in a variety of patient populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College
Davao City, Philippines05-1988
Skills
- Perioperative nursing and intraoperative patient care
- Multi-specialty experience
- Organizational and time management
- Team leadership and staff mentoring
- Communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Training and onboarding new staff
- Clinical documentation and charting accuracy
- Supply and equipment coordination
- EMR/Epic and OR scheduling tools
Certification
- California Nursing License February 2027
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) December 2030
- AHA / BLS March 2027
- Employee of the Month (UI Health) November 2014
Timeline
Administrative Nurse I Service Team Lead - Orthopedics/ Neurology
UC Davis Medical Center - 48X Operating Room
02.2025 - Current
Administrative Nurse I Service Team Lead - Orthopedics / General, Colorectal, ENT, Plastics, Pain, and Urology
UC Davis Medical Center - Same Day Surgery Center
01.2018 - 01.2025
Clinical Nurse II
UC Davis Medical Center - Same Day Surgery Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Clinical Nurse II - Operating Room
UI Health - Chicago, Illinois
01.2010 - 01.2015
Clinical Nurse III Team Lead - ENT, Vascular and Cardio-Thoracic
Mt. Sinai Hospital - Chicago, Illinois
01.2000 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College