Perioperative Registered Nurse at Dr. David Saadat (2021-08 – Present)
Facial Plastic Surgeon
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Assessed patient conditions and collaborated with the surgical team to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and ensured patient comfort and safety throughout the perioperative period.
- Managed pre-operative preparations including verifying patient identification, obtaining consent forms, and ensuring proper documentation.
- Monitored patients' post-operative recovery in the PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit), assessing pain levels and managing any complications or adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on post-operative instructions including wound care management, medication administration, and potential side effects or complications to watch for.
Travel Registered Nurse/ OR Circulator at Beverly Hills Sunset Surgery Center/ Medely (2023-05 – 2023-07)
Multi-specialty surgery center for plastics, spine, orthopedic, pain management, and podiatry.
- Anticipated surgeon's needs during surgeries to facilitate efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.
- Contributed insights towards developing standardized protocols for specific types of surgeries.
- Aided in positioning patients on the operating table according to surgeon's requirements.
- Maintained inventory of supplies needed for various surgical procedures; restocked as necessary.
Registered Nurse/ OR Circulator at Source Surgery Center (2021-08 – 2023-01)
Pain management and regenerative medicine clinic and surgery center.
- Pre-op tasks included medication reconciliation, confirmed NPO status and transportation, started IV's and blood draws, obtained surgical consents, and reviewed discharge instructions.
- Circulated pain management injections and orthopedic surgeries using the nursing process for adolescent and adult patients.
- Advocated for patient under general anesthesia by preventing infection, maintaining normothermia, and preventing adverse events/near miss'.
- Trained staff on charting system, maintained daily quality control measures and performed pre-op and post-op calls.
Travel Circulating Registered Nurse at Antelope Valley Medical Center/ Frontline Health Staffing (2022-08 – 2022-12)
Women & Infant's Pavilion Center at Antelope Valley Hospital. 4 OR's for Scheduled and Emergent Cesarean Sections.
- Managed complex medical equipment and technology to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Served as an advocate for patients' rights while respecting cultural diversity and promoting ethical decision-making principles.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported any changes or abnormalities to the medical team.
Registered Nurse/ Operating Room at Cedars Sinai Medical Center (2020-02 – 2021-09)
- Implemented nursing process in the operating room as it relates to patient safety and AORN Best Practice Standards.
- Circulated the following specialties in an outpatient setting: orthopedics, podiatry, sports medicine, ophthalmology, ENT, urology, gynecology and general.
- Demonstrated detailed attention to equipment and supplies, anticipating daily needs.
Registered Nurse at Beverly Hills Endoscopy (2019-08 – 2020-02)
- Provided high-quality nursing care to post-anesthesia patients, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed pain levels, and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records (EMR).
