MARIEL MERLAN
Louisville,KY
Summary
Experienced Operating Room Nurse with a proven track record of providing exceptional patient-centered care and supporting surgical teams. Renowned for maintaining composure in high-pressure environments, bringing a calm and focused demeanor to the operating room. Possesses a keen attention to detail, optimizing surgical procedures for safe and successful outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in coordinating care, prioritizing patient well-being, and contributing to a collaborative healthcare setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OPERATING ROOM NURSE (TRAVEL)
Valley Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Prepared equipment including towers, bed, and other accessories necessary for each procedure.
- Circulated cases including spine, orthopedics, neurology, gynecology, general, robotics, urology, plastics, hands, podiatry, ENT and vascular surgeries.
- Helped scrub open up sterile field and maintaining sterility all throughout the procedures.
- Enhanced patient results by efficiently managing operational processes in the operating room and collaborating with surgical teams.
- Reduced surgery durations through effective pre-operative preparations and timely communication with team members.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing any changes during surgeries.
- Implemented rigorous infection control measures to maintain a sterile environment for all surgical procedures.
- Worked closely with surgeons to ensure proper equipment setup and availability of necessary instruments.
- Streamlined communication between OR nurses and other hospital departments, improving coordination of patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' medical histories to identify potential complications before surgery.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive explanations of procedures and addressing questions about their care plan.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members, fostering a collaborative work environment within the operating room setting.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in operating room nursing.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information throughout the perioperative process, ensuring seamless transitions between care stages.
- Assisted anesthesia providers during induction and emergence phases, facilitating smooth transitions into and out of surgery for patients.
- Utilized advanced problem-solving skills to quickly address emergent situations in the operating room, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Kept track of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered a high level of care before, during, and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Conducted preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated their overall health.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens, delivering them to the lab for testing.
- Provided direct support to the surgical team during procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
UofL Jewish Hospital
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared equipment including towers, bed, and other accessories necessary for each procedure.
- Circulated cases including spine, orthopedics, neurology, gynecology, general, robotics, urology, plastics, hands, podiatry, ENT and vascular surgeries.
- Helped scrub open up sterile field and maintaining sterility all throughout the procedures.
- Enhanced patient results by efficiently managing operational processes in the operating room and collaborating with surgical teams.
- Reduced surgery durations through effective pre-operative preparations and timely communication with team members.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing any changes during surgeries.
- Implemented rigorous infection control measures to maintain a sterile environment for all surgical procedures.
- Worked closely with surgeons to ensure proper equipment setup and availability of necessary instruments.
- Streamlined communication between OR nurses and other hospital departments, improving coordination of patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' medical histories to identify potential complications before surgery.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive explanations of procedures and addressing questions about their care plan.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members, fostering a collaborative work environment within the operating room setting.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in operating room nursing.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information throughout the perioperative process, ensuring seamless transitions between care stages.
- Assisted anesthesia providers during induction and emergence phases, facilitating smooth transitions into and out of surgery for patients.
- Utilized advanced problem-solving skills to quickly address emergent situations in the operating room, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Kept track of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered a high level of care before, during, and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Conducted preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated their overall health.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens, delivering them to the lab for testing.
- Provided direct support to the surgical team during procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
St. Luke’s Medical Center
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Assesses the needs of the patients, provide comfort measures, alleviate anxiety and administer preoperative medications
- Monitors patients’ vital signs, report any untoward symptoms to health care provider
- Assists patients in transferring to operating room table while maintaining patient safety
- Assists anesthesiologist during intubation process
- Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure safety and surgical standards
- Gathers all supplies and instruments needed for the procedure
- Maintains sterility of the field
- Adheres to standard protocols of the operating room
- Sends specimen to laboratory.
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSE
Naic Doctor’s Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Assesses patient’s needs
- Provides care and treatment to ill patients
- Changes dressings, monitor vital signs, administers due medications
- Collaborates with other members of the health care team
- Prepares patient before medical and surgical procedures
- Performs all necessary nursing interventions to the patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Cavite State University, Don Severino Delas Alas Campus
Indang, Cavite04.2012
Western Colleges, Inc. -
(Salutatorian)
Naic, Cavite03.2008
Muzon Elementary School -
(Valedictorian)
Naic, Cavite04.2004
Skills
- Instrument Knowledge
- Time Management
- Sterile Technique
- Computer Literacy
- Infection Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Charting
Certification
- Kentucky (Multistate) Registered Nurse
- New York Registered Nurse
- California Registered Nurse
Examinations
NCLEX-RN, PASS, Pearson Vue, Makati City, Philippines, 11/01/20
Training
- Intravenous Therapy Training, Tagaytay Hospital and Medical Center, Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines, 09/01/13
- BLS and ACLS, American Heart Association, Louisville, KY, 11/01/23
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
OPERATING ROOM NURSE (TRAVEL)
Valley Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
UofL Jewish Hospital
07.2022 - 11.2023
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
St. Luke’s Medical Center
11.2019 - 12.2021
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSE
Naic Doctor’s Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Cavite State University, Don Severino Delas Alas Campus
Western Colleges, Inc. -
(Salutatorian)
Muzon Elementary School -
(Valedictorian)
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