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MJ
REGISTERED NURSE - OPERATING ROOM
Summary

Compassionate RN accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.

Skills
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Laparasopic procedures familiarity
  • Talented in minor surgery assistance
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Troubleshooting
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Medication administration expert
Experience
Ascension Sacred Heart | Pensacola, FLRegistered Nurse - Operating Room04/2018 - Current
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Supervised licensed practitioners' processes in accordance with patient care, including verifying patient information such as identity, procedure and past medical history.
  • Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
  • Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, pre-op prep, Mueller and Snowden-Pence Surgical laparoscopic instruments, capital and infection prevention products.
  • Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
  • Attended to patients with surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
  • Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
  • Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
  • Transferred patients from operating rooms to recovery rooms using stretchers.
  • Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
SAH Medical Consulting | Rockville, MDLead Registered Nurse - Employee Health Nurse03/2014 - 04/2018
  • Followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.
  • Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised 10 new staff members each year.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Participated in continuing education programs.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Kaiser Permanente | Woodbridge, VALead Registered Nurse, Employee Nurse10/1994 - 03/2014
  • Performed quality control checks on patient data and documented health metrics.
  • Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
  • Maintained inventory of syringes, blood collection vials and labels for blood screenings.
  • Collected biometric measurements, including height, weight, blood pressure and glucose levels.
  • Complied with workplace safety policies and procedures to protect patients' well-being.
  • Followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies.
  • Executed exceptional customer service and polite communication at health screenings.
  • Delivered basic health coaching based on individual screening results, including fitness options and healthy eating.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education and Training
Westerns Governors Univeristy | Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science in Registered Nurse 05/1998
Northern Virginia Community College | Annandale, VAAssociate of Science in Registered Nursing 07/1994
Certifications
  • Certified in ACLS - 2019
  • Certified in PALS - 2019
  • Licensed Registered Nurse - 1994
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Ascension Sacred Heart
  • SAH Medical Consulting
  • Kaiser Permanente

School Attended

  • Westerns Governors Univeristy
  • Northern Virginia Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse - Operating Room
  • Lead Registered Nurse - Employee Health Nurse
  • Lead Registered Nurse, Employee Nurse

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science in Registered Nurse
    Associate of Science in Registered Nursing

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