Well-educated Operating Room Nurse with a calm demeanor and a career spent aiding patients in surgical environments. Promoting attention to detail and offering a high level of energy.
Clear-thinking Registered Nurse with 10 years of peri-operative nursing practice as both a scrub and circulating nurse. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Looking to transition into a new position where critical thinking and collaboration talents can be fully utilized.
Skills
Family education
Regulatory compliance
Infection control measures
Data entry
Patient privacy
Precepting
Infection control and aseptic procedures
Foley catheters
Direct patient care
Education
David Crockett High SchoolJonesborough, TNExpected in 05/1991 – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
Northeast State Community CollegeBlountville, TNExpected in 05/2007 – –Associate of Applied Science:Surgical Technology - GPA:
Northeast State Community CollegeBlountville, TNExpected in 05/2010 – –Associate of Applied Science:Nursing - GPA:
King UniversityBristol, TN, Expected in – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Certifications
July 2014-Present ACLS for Healthcare Providers
May 2007-Present BLS for Healthcare Providers
September 2007 Principle Course of Fracture Management for Operating Room Personnel
October 2007 Certificate of Surgical Technologist
Work History
Mid-Columbia Medical Center - Certified Surgical Technologist The Dalles, OR, 05/2007 - 08/2008
Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment
Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment
Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure
Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count
Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures
Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures
Memorial Health - Registered Nurse, Operating Room Lincoln, IL, 08/2008 - 07/2014
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident
Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures
Memorial Health - Registered Nurse, Operating Room Taylorville, IL, 07/2014 - Current
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures
Collaborated with all members of patient's healthcare team to ensure proper and appropriate level of care
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