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CIRCULATING NURSE, OPERATING ROOM, CHARGE NURSE

Professional Summary

Dedicated nurse offering 20 years of healthcare experience. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.

Skills

12 years surgical patient care
Supervisor/charge nurse roles
Assistant Director of Nursing role
Train the Trainer
Strong supervisor and leadership
Wound care
Patient and family advocacy
Excellent interpersonal and written communication
Strong organization and time management

Independent critical thinking
Reliable
Quick learner
Experienced in documenting and reporting electronically using Cerner program
Effective computer and data entry
Proficient in Windows style applications.
Medical Record Auditing
MDS assessments
Working knowledge of CPT code system

Work History

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room, Charge Nurse / / Company Name - City, State / 10.2015 - 07.2020

Provided care for patients prior to, during and after surgical procedures. Assessed patients health history, labs and radiology reports. Assisted anesthesia and surgical personnel in positioning, prepping and draping patient for surgery. Anticipated needs of surgical personnel. Accurately documented in patient's record. Maintained accurate surgical counts. Managed and troubleshot surgical equipment. Managed operating room activities for general, orthopedic, vascular, gynecology, podiatry, ENT, urology, neurology and plastic procedures.
Often provided scrub assistance to surgeons in various surgical specialties.
Charge nurse/board runner. Established and optimized schedule and individual assignments for 8 suite surgical department. Assisted surgical teams where needed. Performed daily code cart checks for integrity and function. Performed daily temperature checks of units containing refrigerated medications and IV solutions and units containing heated patient blankets and solutions. Verified correct narcotic counts using Omnicell system. Verified sufficient availability of supplies.
Audited time-out and counting process peri-operatively.
Performed monthly chart audits.

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room / / Company Name - City, State / 03.2008 - 07.2014

Provided care for patients prior to, during and after surgical procedures. Assessed patients health history, labs and radiology reports. Assisted anesthesia and surgical personnel in positioning, prepping and draping patient for surgery. Anticipated needs of surgical personnel. Accurately documented in patient's record. Maintained accurate surgical counts. Managed and troubleshot surgical equipment. Managed operating room activities for general, plastics, orthopedic, vascular, gynecology, podiatry, urology, neurology and cariology procedures.

House Supervisor, Wound Care Nurse / / Company Name - City, State / 03.2006 - 12.2007

Supervised and managed functions for a multi-service residential retirement community consisting of skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation and Alzheimer's care.
Provided daily wound care including applying and managing different types of wound vacuum systems. Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound development. Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections. Monitored nursing skin assessments and submitted weekly wound care reports.

Licensed Practical Nurse, ADON / / Company Name - City, State / 11.1999 - 03.2006

First LPN hired to work along side of administration to prepare for successful grand opening of 120 bed residential, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health conditions on residents in assigned unit. Assisted with ADLs, obtain ed vital signs and administered medications according to MAR. Supervised nursing assistants working on assigned unit. Educated patients and family members on treatment procedures.
Instructed CNA program.
Supervised staff and all residents of 120 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety. Led recruiting and hiring of nursing assistants. Prepared work schedule for nursing assistants. Attended daily department meetings.
Provided daily wound care including applying and managing different types of wound vacuum systems. Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound development. Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections. Monitored nursing skin assessments and submitted weekly wound care reports.
Prepared MDS assessments.

Education

Delgado/Charity School Of Nursing - City / 2006Associate of Science: Nursing

Successfully completed LPN to RN bridge program

Nunez Community College - City, State / 1999Associate Degree in General Studies: Practical Nursing

Successfully completed Licensed Practical Nurse program

Metropolitan Institute Of Health Care Careers - City / 1994Nursing Assistance

Successfully completed Certified Nursing Assistant program

Fisher Middle High School - City / 1988High School Diploma

Resume Overview

School Attended

Delgado/Charity School Of Nursing
Nunez Community College
Metropolitan Institute Of Health Care Careers
Fisher Middle High School

Job Titles Held:

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room, Charge Nurse
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
House Supervisor, Wound Care Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse, ADON

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing
Associate Degree in General Studies : Practical Nursing
Nursing Assistance
High School Diploma

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room, Charge Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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