Nicole Nguyen
Wheeling
Summary
Experienced perioperative registered nurse with specialized ophthalmology operating room experience in high-volume surgical settings. Skilled in circulating and scrubbing ophthalmic procedures, coordinating surgical workflow, supporting surgeon preference optimization, and ensuring OR readiness and patient safety. Recognized for strong collaboration with surgeons and team members, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and proactive management of surgical supplies, instrumentation, and specialty equipment. Seeking to contribute clinical expertise and leadership skills as an OR Service Coordinator within Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology Surgery.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago
07.2023 - Current
- Provide perioperative nursing care in a high-volume ophthalmology surgical environment, including both circulating and scrub responsibilities.
- Support ophthalmic procedures, including cataract surgery, glaucoma procedures, retinal procedures, and laser-assisted cases.
- Coordinate operating room setup, instrumentation, specialty lenses, supplies, and equipment to ensure surgical readiness and efficient turnover.
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and support staff to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Assist with specialty service coordination duties, including reviewing preference cards, verifying lens availability, checking supplies, and preparing subsequent cases during turnovers.
- Troubleshoot ophthalmic equipment and surgical setup issues while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Train and support new team members within ophthalmology surgical workflows and OR procedures.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of ophthalmic surgical instrumentation, setup, supplies, and workflow.
- Work directly with vendors and surgical representatives regarding specialty lenses, ophthalmic devices, and equipment.
- Recognized for adaptability, teamwork, and willingness to support surgeons and staff in maintaining efficient surgical operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago05-2023
Skills
- Patient safety and quality care
- Ophthalmology surgical procedures
- Circulating and scrubbing
- Specialty surgical coordination
- Surgeon collaboration
- Resource and supply coordination
- OR workflow optimization
- Sterile technique
- Preference card management
- Surgical instrumentation
- Ophthalmology surgical equipment
- Staff training and support
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing