Ryan Aratea
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in maintaining sterile environments and implementing infection control measures. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and streamline surgical procedures. Specializes in Spine, Neurosurgery and general surgeries.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, CA
04.2009 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
UCLA Harbor Hospital
Torrance, CA
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Administered preoperative assessments and collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices for surgical assistance and patient management.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing post-surgical complications through rigorous adherence to guidelines.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline surgical scheduling and improve resource allocation.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures through vigilant monitoring and communication with the surgical team.
- Maintained organized inventory of supplies for the operating room, ensuring availability of necessary equipment for each procedure performed smoothly without interruption.
- Provided critical support during anesthesia administration and monitoring by collaborating with anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared patients for surgery by conducting thorough assessments, implementing individualized care plans, and administering preoperative medications.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques and established protocols for instrument sterilization.
- Demonstrated expertise in a variety of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, neurosurgery procedures.
- Assisted surgeons with complex operations, demonstrating strong technical skills and knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Demonstrated expertise in a variety of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, neurosurgery, and general surgery procedures.
- Participated in continuous education opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and advancements in surgical nursing care.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care, resulting in successful surgeries and expedited recoveries.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Promoted positive teamwork dynamics within the operating room by collaborating closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality perioperative care in a fast-paced operating room environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in a variety of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, neurosurgery, and general surgery procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas Hospital
Manila, Philippines04-2002
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Documentation and charting
- Aseptic technique
- Sterile field maintenance
- Patient positioning
- Infection control measures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient communication
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
UCLA Harbor Hospital
12.2024 - 12.2025
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
04.2023 - 12.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
09.2022 - 03.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
10.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
04.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas Hospital