Candice Henderson

Thousand Oaks, CA

ad422u@r.postjobfree.com

+1-805-***-****

I have excellent nursing and people skills. I am a very hard worker, love the nursing profession and

caring for all types of clients. Thank you for taking a look at my resume and please contact me for

references.

Work Experience

PACU/Pre-op RN

Medley Staffing- Southern California

Present

PACU/Pre-Op RN

SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER - Westlake Village, CA

August 2022 to November 2023

Pre-Op patients for surgery or procedure

1. Patient medical chart review to confirm that the doctor’s orders and procedure consent is accurate.

Review and flag any abnormal preoperative labs or other health information pertinent to undergoing

anesthesia as well as the procedure.

2. Confirmation of correct patient, correct surgeon, correct procedure, and witnessing the patient sign

their consent

3. Confirm with patient where the operative site will be and witness the Surgeon mark the correct surgical

site.

4. Assessment of patient for any current issues that may complicate the procedure

5. Accurate and thorough documentation

6. Vital signs

7. EKG

8. 98-99% accuracy with peripheral IV insertion

9. Administration of any preoperative medication ordered by the doctor.

10. Educating patients regarding procedures and discharge plans for their care at home.

11. Communication with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient concerns, abnormal labs, patient

assessments not within normal limits, and any other concerns.

12. Urine testing for pregnancy in childbearing age woman

13. Assisting anesthesia preform peripheral nerve block procedures and ensuring a proper time-out is

done before the Anesthesiologist starts

14. Anticipating and assisting with individual doctors needs

15. Maintaining a clean fully stocked unit

16. Opening and closing preoperative unit

17. Preoperative patient phone calls to confirm procedure start time, pertinent medical history,

review of patient’s medications, confirmation of a responsible adult caregiver available for 24 hours

after discharge. Any necessary education regarding medications that should/shouldn’t be taken before

surgery. Reassuring nervous patients and answering questions they may have.

Recovering patients after surgery or procedure

1. Proper airway management

2. Post operative patient assessment and vital signs

3. Patient and family education and discharge teaching

4. Incision care and sterile dressing changes when needed

5. Assisting Anesthesia with postoperative nerve blocks

6. Post operative follow up calls

7. Chart auditing

8. Proper postoperative assessment documentation

9. Interdisciplinary teamwork

PACU/Pre-Op Charge RN

Conejo Valley Surgery Center - Newbury Park, CA

2009 to 2014

Pre-Op patients for surgery or procedure

1. Insertion of peripheral IV

2. Vital signs

3. Educating patients regarding procedures and after care

4. Confirming and witnessing procedure consent

5. Managing lunch breaks

6. New hire orientation

7. Safety Officer

8. Infection Control leader

Recovering patients after surgery or procedure

1. Proper airway management

2. Post operative patient assessment and vital signs

3. Patient and family education and discharge teaching

4. Incision care

5. Post operative follow up calls

6. Chart auditing

7. Proper postoperative assessment documentation

8. Interdisciplinary teamwork

OR Circulating RN

1. Maintaining sterile fields

2. Assisting with opening instruments into sterile field when needed

3. Accurate surgical count

4. Time out management Pre-incision

5. Surgical preoperative scrub of patient

Operating Room RN Circulator/PACU RN

Dr. Brian Slywka Cosmetic Surgeon - Thousand Oaks, CA

2010 to 2013

Recovering patients after surgery

1. Proper airway management

2. Post operative patient assessment and vital signs

3. Patient and family education and discharge teaching

4. Incision care

5. Proper postoperative assessment documentation

6. Interdisciplinary teamwork

OR Circulating RN

1. Maintaining sterile fields

2. Assisting with opening instruments into sterile field when needed

3. Accurate surgical count

4. Time out management Pre-incision

5. Surgical preoperative scrub of patient

6. Flash sterilization

7. Picking for next procedure

8. Sterilization of instruments

9. Assisting with any needs of Anesthesia during induction

Education

ASN in Nursing

Moorpark College - Moorpark, CA

2001 to 2004

Skills

• Infection Control Training

• Nursing

• Auditing

• Medication Administration

• Pain Management

• Hospital Experience

• Medical Imaging

• Nurse Management

• Patient Care

• IV Insertion

• Experience Administering Injections

• Leadership

• Teaching

• ASC Accreditation Preparation and Survey Readiness (6 years)

• Experience with ASC startup (3 years)

• Critical thinking (7 years)

• Customer service (10+ years)

• Management and assistance with Peripheral Nerve Blocks (2 years)

Certifications and Licenses

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

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