Andrea Votta
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Dedicated and ambitious Registered Nurse with extensive perioperative experience in diverse surgical specialties across Level 1 trauma centers, pediatric hospitals, and community facilities. Proficient in both scrub and circulating roles, demonstrating proven leadership through charge nurse responsibilities and staff training initiatives. Recognized for critical thinking, adaptability, and exceptional communication skills that enhance patient safety and surgical team efficiency. Eager to transition into Health Information Management or Epic support, leveraging clinical expertise, documentation accuracy, and compliance-focused workflow knowledge to drive system optimization and ensure end-user success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Nurse
Vascular Specialists of DE
02.2024 - Current
- Provides perioperative nursing care in a specialized vascular surgical setting, functioning primarily in the scrub role.
Perioperative Nurse II
Christiana Care Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Provides perioperative nursing care in a 26-room operating suite at a Level 1 Trauma Hospital.
- Experienced in providing circulating and scrub support for high-acuity procedures across multiple specialties, including Neuro, Robotics, Trauma, Vascular, OB/GYN, Urology, General, Orthopedics, and Plastics.
- Serves as Charge Nurse, coordinating workflow and team communication.
- Mentors and trains new staff on safety protocols, standards of care, and surgical techniques.
Perioperative Nurse
Shriner's Children’s
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Scrub and circulate for orthopedic surgeries in a 3-room pediatric specialty OR.
Travel Perioperative Nurse
Christiana Care Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2023
- 43-week assignment in Level 1 Trauma OR.
Travel Perioperative Nurse
Lankenau Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
- 13-week assignment in Level 2 Trauma OR.
Perioperative Nurse
Nemours A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Supported multiple pediatric specialties, including General, Urology, Ortho, Neuro, Plastics, Dental, ENT, and Transplant, in an 11-room Level 1 pediatric OR.
Perioperative Nurse
Doylestown Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Scrub and circulate in robotics, OB/GYN, Urology, General, Orthopedics, and Plastics in an 8-room OR.
Travel Perioperative Nurse
Duke University Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
- 13-week assignment in Level 1 Trauma OR.
Travel Perioperative Nurse
Community Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2019
- 32-week assignment in Acute Care Hospital OR.
Travel Perioperative Nurse
Sanford Broadway Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
- 13-week assignment in Acute Care Hospital OR.
Perioperative Nurse
Abington Memorial Hospital
06.2012 - 01.2019
- Provided perioperative care in a 27-room Level 2 Trauma OR across specialties including Neuro, Robotics, Bariatrics, Hybrid OR, and Trauma.
- Served as subject matter expert in neurosurgical nursing for the surgical team.
Education
B.S. - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
10.2016
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing
Willow Grove, PA05.2012
B.S. - Business Administration
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05.2005
Skills
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Proficient in multiple health information systems
- Workflow Management
- Experienced in task management
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- DE State Compact Registered Nurse License L1-0067404
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) – exp: 2028
- BLS Provider – exp: 2027
- ACLS Provider – exp: 2027
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
● 2018 - Mercy Ships, Doula, Africa
● 2016 & 2017 - Abington Health Missions, Santiago, Dominican Republic
● 2011- 2013 - Good Fellowship Ambulance Company, West Chester, PA
● 2013 - Helping to Heal Haiti, Petit-Goâve, Haiti
● 2011 - Swaziland Relief, Swaziland, Africa
Timeline
Perioperative Nurse
Vascular Specialists of DE
02.2024 - Current
Perioperative Nurse II
Christiana Care Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Travel Perioperative Nurse
Christiana Care Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Perioperative Nurse
Lankenau Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
Perioperative Nurse
Shriner's Children’s
11.2021 - 11.2023
Perioperative Nurse
Nemours A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children
04.2021 - 10.2021
Perioperative Nurse
Doylestown Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2021
Travel Perioperative Nurse
Duke University Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
Travel Perioperative Nurse
Community Memorial Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2019
Travel Perioperative Nurse
Sanford Broadway Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019
Perioperative Nurse
Abington Memorial Hospital
06.2012 - 01.2019
B.S. - Business Administration
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
B.S. - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing