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Education
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Tunde Gaal

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

I am a hard working and dedicated UCLA Nurse, 25 years with our institution and going strong. 30 + years in nursing. I have started at UCLA as a floor nurse in 4E MOU ( now 7W)

Joined the OR February 2003.

-After perioperative training, I was active in multiple services. Urology, Kidney Transplantation, Bariatric surgery, Vascular Surgery,General and Thoracic surgery.

-I was in the team of 4 nurses that were trained, and started the Robotic Program.

-Served as the back up for the Thoracic AN1 until present time.

-Joined Cardiac Surgery in 2006.

-I am currently scrubbing and circulating in Cardiac surgery

-Training new employees, Nursing Students, Medical Students.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center
08.1999 - 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.
  • Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
  • Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
  • Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.

Operating Room Nurse

Semmelweis Orvostudomanyi Egyetem
01.1990 - 08.1993

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA

OR Nursing

Institute For Basic And Continuing Education
Budapest
1992

Pediatric Nursing

Dienes Laszlo Health Education School
Debrecen
1988

Nursing

Special Health Education High School
Kazincbarcika
1987

Skills

  • Scrub Nurse Skills
  • Maintaining Sterility
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Communication
  • Patient Advocacy
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Basic Life Support
  • Infection Control
  • Preoperative Checklists
  • Circulating Nurse Skills
  • Patient Charting
  • Adapting to Change
  • Emergency Response
  • Instrument passing
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Student Precepting
  • Training staff

Certification

CNOR.

Operating Room Nurse of the Year Award 2015.

Good Catch Award for Patient Safety 2018.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center
08.1999 - Current

Operating Room Nurse

Semmelweis Orvostudomanyi Egyetem
01.1990 - 08.1993

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Los Angeles Valley College

OR Nursing

Institute For Basic And Continuing Education

Pediatric Nursing

Dienes Laszlo Health Education School

Nursing

Special Health Education High School
Tunde Gaal