Katie Lipman

Registered Nurse with experience in pre-op, PACU, OR circulation, emergency nursing, and surgical support. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, IV placement, wound care, and perioperative care.

RN, Pre-Op / PACU & OR Circulator - Desired Beauty Surgical & Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA

(2018-11 - 2019-11)

• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care, including assessments, medication administration, monitoring, and discharge support.
• Circulated in the OR and coordinated patient care with the surgical team.
• Educated patients on procedures, recovery, medications, and post-operative care.

Emergency Department Nursing Preceptorship - Saint John's Regional Medical Center

(2017-10 - 2017-11)

• Performed IV starts, blood draws, Foley catheter care, injections, wound care, and medication administration.
• Assisted with assessments, triage, admissions, discharges, and vital-sign monitoring.
• Provided patient and family education in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Surgical Assistant - Ventura Oral Surgery and Implant Center - Ventura, CA

(2014-12 - 2015-12)

• Assisted with oral and implant surgical procedures and prepared patients, instruments, and treatment rooms.
• Maintained infection-control standards and supported patient comfort and clinical workflow.

BSN - California State University, Dominguez Hills (2019-12)

ADN with Honors - Ventura College School of Nursing (2017-12)

B.A. - Film Production - San Francisco State University (2010-05)