circulating nurse same day surgery resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 29 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise within the surgical specialty.
Skills
Patient Care Oversight
Medical Supply Management
Accurate Documentation
Equipment Sterilization
Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Procedure Room Preparation
Patient Care Assessment
Creative Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Clear Patient Communication
Infection Control Procedures
Surgical Assistance
Microsoft Office
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Same Day Surgery, 12/2016 - Current Trinity Health Corporation – Lagrange, IL,
Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Cover call and work in GI as needed
Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques
Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy, and beach chair surgical positions
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and maintaining CNOR certification.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and implants utilizing EMR system.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Helped develop and update policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 128-bed facility with 10 surgical suites, providing guidance and leadership to over 30 employees across more than 3 departments.
Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Circulated and scrubbed surgical cases as needed, covered call in GI, CVOR, PACU, Central Sterile, and OR as needed.
Re-opened closed Same Day Surgery unit, by working with administration, legal services, state agencies, contractors, vendors, engineers and more on redesigning layout of facility, mold abatement, ordering of new equipment and instruments, and establishing policies and procedures for new are
Director of Surgical Services, 01/2009 - 07/2013 Houston Methodist – Nassau Bay, TX,
Kept practices, techniques, policies and procedures consistent with professional standards and regulatory agencies.
Reviewed financial reports, made modifications to reduce costs, and identified sound alternatives for purchasing equipment and supplies.
Interviewed, hired, evaluated and terminated management and support staff.
Coached, mentored and supported managers, colleagues and staff.
Chaired committees, work groups and meetings.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 128-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 65 employees across more than 6 departments.
Instituted Lean 5s Principles in surgery scheduling, to improve physician, patient, and staff satisfaction; reduce day of surgery cancellations and delays.
Operating Room Supervisor, 09/2004 - 01/2009 Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville – City, STATE,
Helped recruit, hire and train all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Helped develop and update policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 128-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 55 employees across more than 5 departments.
Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Circulated and scrubbed surgical cases as needed, covered call in GI, CVOR, PACU, Central Sterile, and OR as needed.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room CVOR, 05/1997 - 09/2004 Northwest Medical Center - Springdale – City, STATE,
Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Kept optimal supply levels in surgical rooms, implant room and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Assigned and covered call for department.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room, 10/1995 - 05/1997 Northwest Medical Center - Springdale – City, STATE,
Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy and sitting surgical positions.
Covered call as assigned
ICU Nurse, 01/1995 - 10/1995 Northwest Medical Center - Springdale – City, STATE,
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Patient Care Aide, 03/1993 - 01/1995 Northwest Medical Center - Springdale – City, STATE,
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to assigned nurse.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Education
Nursing Diploma: Nursing, Expected in 12/1994 - Baptist Health Schools Little Rock - Little Rock, AR GPA: Status -
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