Registered Nurse, Operating Room Resume Example Tower Health

REGISTERED NURSE, OPERATING ROOM

Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment - most recently at a Level I trauma center. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Skills

Staff Supervision
Precepting
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Shared Governance
Patient Advocacy
Sterile Procedures and Techniques
Treatment Planning

Patient Safety
Patient Evaluation
Perioperative Care
Tracheostomy Care
Trauma recovery
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment

Work History

Registered Nurse, Operating Room, 09/2011 to Current
Tower Health – Rading, PA

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications and allergies to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by facilitating, anticipating and teaching.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 06/2009 to 04/2012
St. Joseph Medical Center – Reading, PA

Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Clinical Associate, 06/2005 to 06/2009
St. Joseph Medical Center – Reading, PA

Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Administered medications or treatments such as catheterizations, suppositories, enemas and douches, as directed by nurse or physician.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to the registered nurse.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep the registered nurses informed of changes.
Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, and assisting with travel to bathroom.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

Master of Science: Nursing, 08/2020
Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 12/2014
Alvernia University - Reading, PA

Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/2009
Reading Area Community College - Reading, PA

Certifications

First Aid/CPR Certified
BLS Certification
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)

Licensure

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of State

Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

Registered Nurse License

License Number: RN606377

Expiration Date: 10/31/2020

Recognition

Awarded Patient Safety Ambassador Award for preventing contaminated instruments from being used on a patient.

Professional Experience

Nurse Practitioner Student Clinical Experiences - completed a total of 500 clinical hours.

Summer 2019 - Advanced Care for Women, Reading, PA - Preceptor: Dr. Eric Fehnel, OB/GYN. Completed 160 hours in a busy OB/GYN practice. Completed pelvic exams, obtained routine cervical cultures and Pap smears, completed clinical breast exams, obtained fetal heart tones, measured fundal heights, completed cervix pregnancy checks, observed Nexplanon removal, observed IUD removal, observed Nexplanon insertion, completed a post-op wound check, observed colposcopy procedure. Participated in the care of 82 patients.
Fall 2019 - Pediatric Emergency Department, Tower Health/Reading Hospital - Preceptor: Dr. Christopher Valente. Completed 170 hours in a Level I Trauma Center, pediatric emergency department. Obtained RSV/flu swabs, ordered high flow oxygen therapy under the direction of the physician, used PCARN criteria to obtain/order head CT, performed suturing procedures, removed sutures, performed I&D. Participated in the care of 129 patients.
Winter 2019 - Center for Public Health, Tower Health/Reading Hospital - Preceptor: Dr. Chris Woodward. Completed 170 hours in a busy public health office. Performed primary care assessments, obtained anal Pap smears, prescribed medications under the direction of the physician, participated in all aspects of patient care. Participated in the care of 128 patients.

Nursing Experience

Eleven years as a licensed registered nurse. Previous 9 years have been in the operating room at Tower Health. Completed AORN's PeriOp 101 Program. Preceptor and facilitator for the ophthalmology team. Trains all new team members in all aspects of patient care. The remaining two years were in the emergency department at St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA.

Professional Memberships/Affiliations

Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Tower Health
St. Joseph Medical Center

School Attended

Drexel University
Alvernia University
Reading Area Community College

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Clinical Associate

Degrees

Master of Science : Nursing , 08/2020
Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 12/2014
Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/2009

Registered Nurse, Operating Room Resume Example

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