surgicalWhat type of job are you looking for? Surgical nursing What nationality are you? Mexican American What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I speak English & spanish fluently. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Costa Rica near hospitals close to surf spots. What field do you currently work in? Surgical nursing, recovery room and pre-op. What fields have you worked in before? Ob/gyn high risk prenatal care. What qualifications do you hold? Nursing degree and surgical certification. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Both are important, but skills play a big part of experience and understanding of what to expect. Experience teaches us to be able to think ahead or be able to plan ahead. Describe the benefits of working with others The satisfaction of knowing we gave our best to bring them comfort and knowledge, Describe the benefits of working alone you are able to work at work your own pace to achieve the best outcome What was your worst working experience? Not understanding the surgical procedure and the instruments needed to do the procedure. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? communication is key in understanding one another. This goes for all areas of the surgical circle. from transportation to patients , surgeons, other nurses, anesthesia, and the patients knowing their procedure. What unique skills do you have? I can circulate and scrub in OB/gyn, Gen Surg, Urology, ENT, and plastics. I also coordinate the OR. I make assignments and plan ahead with the surgeons and the nurses. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? head nurse of an OR in a foreign country. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? the diversity of field. You can always learn something new. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? The fear of contracting a contagious disease Please replace this with a question of your own What are the benefits of working in costa rica, besides the scenery? How can potential employers contact you? email, nsilvawelch@aol.com | 
