Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse/Surgical Technologist Resume Example

• Highly skilled surgical professional with more than 10 years' experience in Cardiovascular Surgery as a Certified Surgical Technologist (2009). RN licensing established in June 2014.
  Experience includes Circulator, First Assist, and Scrub in CVOR, General Surgery, and Endoscopy. Surgical Tech experience in Cardiovascular, Thoracic, General, GYN, GI, Podiatry, Orthopedics, Neurology, Urology, and ENT
• RN in Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU). Post-operative cardiovascular patient care
• Travel Nursing has added to my experience. Working in CVOR, Same Day Surgery, Pre-operative, Intra-operative, and Post-operative Care for Endoscopy Unit and General Surgery.
  Operating room preparations, procedures, inspections, and set up and breakdown
• Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure
• Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
• Updated patient charts using software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
• Administered medications as prescribed and checked for any contradictions or any potential complications that nursing staff needed to be aware of
• Collaborated with all members of patient's healthcare team to ensure proper and appropriate level of care
• Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to assess, plan and implement patient care plans
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing
• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by facilitating and anticipating their needs, and preparing patient for procedure
• Monitored patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens

PRN Same Day Surgery Pre/Post Operative Nurse.

• Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications
• Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
• Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets