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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.
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Experience
Methodist Hospital For Surgery | Addison , TXRegistered 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 | City , STATELead 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 | City , STATELead Urgent Care RN - Employee Health RN10/1994 - 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 | CityBachelor of Science in Registered Nurse 05/1998
Northern Virginia Community College | CityAssociate of Science in Registered Nursing 07/1994
Certifications
- Certified in ACLS - 2019
- Certified in PALS - 2019
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 1994
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School Attended
- Westerns Governors Univeristy
- Northern Virginia Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse - Operating Room
- Lead Registered Nurse - Employee Health Nurse
- Lead Urgent Care RN - Employee Health RN
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Registered Nurse
Associate of Science in Registered Nursing
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