Registered Nurse Operating Room Resume Example Ascension Sacred Heart

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

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

Registered Nurse - Operating Room Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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