Karen PAREJA-DELVAL
13146 Drew Hunt Court, Woodbridge
Summary
With 20+ years of robust background at the Department of Veterans Affairs, I excel in operating room safety and teamwork, enhancing patient care through meticulous coordination and critical thinking. My expertise includes streamlining surgical processes and mentoring staff, significantly improving operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Surgical Coordinator /Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2002 - Current
- Efficiently managed high volume caseloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in scheduling logistics and documentation.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, protecting the privacy of patient information at all times.
- Enhanced surgical team communication by maintaining accurate schedules and promptly addressing any changes or concerns.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Improved patient experience by efficiently coordinating pre-operative preparations and post-operative follow-up care.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, clinicians, and hospital staff throughout the entire surgical process.
- Provided comprehensive education materials for patients regarding their upcoming surgery, answering questions and alleviating concerns related to the procedure itself or recovery expectations afterward.
- Conducted thorough chart reviews prior to surgery, identifying potential issues or discrepancies requiring resolution before proceeding with procedures.
- Provide necessary information to the operating team pre-operatively. Ensure the following tasks are completed as required: Informed consent is signed and correct site is marked, prepare surgical instruments for each procedures, maintain sterile environment in the operating room and position the patient prior to surgery.
- Ensure correct equipments, implants and surgical and robotic instruments on site. Medical representative as needed for specialized surgeries to ensure smooth conduction of procedure.
- Provides updates to the Operating Room team on matters pertaining to surgeons preference of surgical instruments to be used.
- Assists surgeons during operative procedures. Acts as a scrub or circulating nurse on various surgical cases ranging from eye, vascular, thoracic,,abdominal, orthopedic and general surgery cases, including laparascopic, mediport placement, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis access placement and excision of Lipomas and masses.
Staff Nurse, Vent Unit
Northern Virginia Community Hospital
08.2001 - 02.2002
- Performs assessment and direct nursing care to patients with cardiac, respiratory, renal and neurological impairments
- Formulates nursing assessments and determines and implements specific nursing measures based on assessed needs of patients on ventilators.
- Perform various functions such as monitoring patients on drips, blood drawing via central lines, assisting physicians during thoracentesis, Quinton Catheter insertions and broncoscopic procedures.
Staff Nurse
Hadley Memorial Hospital
11.2000 - 01.2001
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performs assessment and direct nursing care to patients requiring both short term and long term care: tracheostomy care, wound care, administering medications and breathing treatments, IV insertions, blood transfusion etc.
- Monitor patient condition through collection of data and report significant findings to the physician.
- Function as patient advocate in care assessment.
Charge Nurse
Washington Nursing Facility
01.1997 - 12.2000
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Performed direct nursing care to patients requiring long term care.
- Knowledge on various nursing functions-ventilator care, tracheostomy care, IV management via central lines (PICC, Porto-cath), breathing treatments(nebulizers, metered inhalations). Administering medications via central lines.
- Assume leadership responsibilities, charge nurse nurse functions and participates in quality outcome improvement initiatives.
Staff Nurse, PRN
Kaiser Permanente
11.1999 - 06.2000
- Performs direct nursing care to patients requiring urgent and non-urgent management. Formulates a general nursing assessment and implement care based on assessed needs. Performs nursing functions such as EKG, blood draws, IV hydration, administering breathing treatments, assisting in pelvic examinations, wound suturing, I&D. Discharge instructions and follow up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
Triage Nurse
Family Medical Center
06.1995 - 06.1998
- Assisting physicians in various clinical procedures such as pap smears, minor surgeries, medication refills and blood drawing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
United Doctors Medical Center
Philippines 03-1992
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient safety
- Scrub nurse skills
- Critical thinking
- Maintaining sterility
Timeline
General Surgical Coordinator /Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2002 - Current
Staff Nurse, Vent Unit
Northern Virginia Community Hospital
08.2001 - 02.2002
Staff Nurse
Hadley Memorial Hospital
11.2000 - 01.2001
Staff Nurse, PRN
Kaiser Permanente
11.1999 - 06.2000
Charge Nurse
Washington Nursing Facility
01.1997 - 12.2000
Triage Nurse
Family Medical Center
06.1995 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
United Doctors Medical Center
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