1. VICKI L HITCHCOCK, R N , B S N , P H N
EXPERIENCE
July 2006 to Present
Kaiser Permanente Fontana, CA
Surgery
Work closely with the physicians and anethisiologists in the main surgery
department to assist in developing standards and educational protocols for most
surgical procedures. Serve as a resource to staff for procedures such as
Urogyncologic, Oncology GYN, Ophthmalogic, General, Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery, ENT, and Pediatric services. Circulating and scrubbing,
to maintain expert skills. Document and maintain all interoperative charts.
May 2006–February 2007
Parkview Hospital Riverside, CA
Surgery
Implements the nursing process to develop and implement an individualized plan
of care for bariatric surgical clients. Responsibities included:
Preoperative - provided education to clients specific to their surgical needs by
helping the client understand the pathological process involved that required the
need for surgical intervention.
Intraoperative - assisted the surgical team including the 1) anesthesiologist
during the induction of anesthesia; 2) surgical technician with setting up and
maintaining a sterile environment; and, 3) surgeon by being available throughout
the surgery to provide additional instruments, blood and blood products, and
assist in the prevention of infection.
June 2001-August 2006
St Bernardine Medical Center San Bernardino, CA
Surgery
Worked in an advanced practice role as circulating/scrub nurse to the surgeon
under standardized procedures, provided aid in exposure, hemostasis, tissue
handling, and use of instrumentation, dressings and intraoperative charting.
Received working knowledge of the principles of asepsis and infection control;
recognized surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique related to
standards of the operating room nurse . Recognized surgical hazards and
initiated appropriate corrective and preventive action in a circulating/surgical
scrub role.
Circulated for Cardiac, Neuro, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Vascular,
and Plastic Surgery. Assisted anesthesia during induction and intubation of
patient. Also assisted with line placement and other monitoring equipment, and
insured blood products were available and standing by during a case. Responsible
for documenting on the inter-operative chart, maintaining and updating surgeon
preference cards, and ordering/administering medication as directed by the

2. anesthesiologist and surgeon.
February 2001-June- 2001
Loma Linda University Medical Center Loma Linda, CA
Staff Nurse RN
Assessed, documented, and provided nursing care to clients with neurologic
trauma diagnoses.
SKILLS
• Knowledgeable of the EPIC charting system with combined profieiency in
HealthConnect within the hospital and healthcare network environment.
• Usage of evidence based practice to develop staff education and
competences.
• Coordinated and educated staff on the competencies and documentation of
the Highly Reliable Surgical Team (HRST)
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism and integrity.
• Knowledgeable of State and Federal Regulatory Agencies including:
JCAHO, CMS and DHS.
• Works with route-cause analysis team to provide outcomes and process
changes.
EDUCATION
Riverside Community College Riverside, CA
Associate of Science, Nursing.
Holy Names University Oakland,
CA
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
• Registered Nurse, State of California, (exp) July 2016, # 576310
• Public Health Nurse, California 2005
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