Martin Hernandez
Lemoore
Summary
Experienced Certified Operating Room Nurse with 19 years in surgical procedures and equipment. Skilled in ensuring patient care and safety as a circulating nurse, driving improved surgical outcomes. Focused on collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance operating room efficiency and support organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Lead and Staff Nurse
Adventist Medical Center
Hanford, California
02.2007 - Current
- Directed teams of RNs, surgical technologists, sterile processing technicians, and housekeeping personnel to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated staff organization and scheduling to ensure optimal surgical case coverage, including breaks and lunches.
- Facilitated collaboration between surgical teams and anesthesia department to streamline add-on case management.
- Works with other department Lead Nurses to complete surgery schedule, call schedule, vacation approval, and tracking of sick calls.
- Attends leadership meetings and committees.
- Provided comprehensive support for surgical personnel on clinical and administrative matters.
- Staff Nurse:
- Executed nursing process to assess patient readiness for surgical procedures.
- Facilitated communication between surgeons and anesthesia personnel to address concerns impacting surgical outcomes.
- Assessed patient charts for completeness of documentation and consent verification, ensuring readiness for procedures.
- Assists Anesthesiologists and CRNAs during administration of anesthesia and intubation.
- Performed patient positioning, skin preparation and surgical counts as per AORN recommendations.
- Continuously monitor the patient's condition and sterile field during procedure.
- Document procedure into the electronic medical record.
- Executed collection and handling of surgical specimens, adhering to established protocols for safety and compliance.
Surgery Nurse Extern
Adventist Medical Center
Hanford, California
05.2006 - 02.2007
- Under the direct supervision of a licensed RN:
- Applied the nursing process in evaluating a patient's readiness for surgery.
- Communicates with surgeons and anesthesia personnel regarding concerns and potential issues that may affect the surgical outcome.
- Collected and handled surgical specimens in accordance with sterile protocol.
Clinical Receptionist
Adventist Health Physician's Network
Hanford, California
06.2005 - 05.2006
- Organized and scheduled patient appointments efficiently at front desk.
- Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new patients.
- Confirmed patient information, collected copays and verified insurance.
- Consistently informed patients of their financial responsibilities prior to services being rendered.
- Provided administrative support for physicians and PAs.
- Wrote clear and detailed clinical phone messages for physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona01-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno, California01-2006
Certificate of Completion - Administrative Medical/Dental Assistant
Golden State College
Visalia, California01-2005
Associate of Science - Health Science
West Hills College
Lemoore, California01-2003
Skills
- Operating room experience
- Problem-solving expertise
- Detail-oriented
- Professional communication
- Team and solo collaboration
- Highly dependable
- Goal-oriented individual
- Communication skills
Affiliations
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
Certification
American Heart Association's Basic Live Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (PALS); Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR); Laser Safety Officer Certificate
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Lead and Staff Nurse
Adventist Medical Center
02.2007 - Current
Surgery Nurse Extern
Adventist Medical Center
05.2006 - 02.2007
Clinical Receptionist
Adventist Health Physician's Network
06.2005 - 05.2006
Associate of Science - Health Science
West Hills College
Certificate of Completion - Administrative Medical/Dental Assistant
Golden State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fresno City College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University