RN IV, Circulator & Charge Nurse, Operating Room Resume Example
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RN IV, CIRCULATOR & CHARGE NURSE, OPERATING ROOM
Professional Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with twenty years experience. CNOR certified with proven clinical and operational knowledge of the operating room and peri-operative setting. Skilled circulator and accomplished charge nurse experienced in unit administration and staff management. Committed to leading highly proficient teams in delivering cost-effective, exceptional medical care.
License and Certifications
- Texas Registered Nurse, License Number 648261
- CNOR
- NCAP Level IV, Expert
- BLS, ACLS, American Heart Association
- Member AORN 2016 to current
Skills
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Work History
RN IV, Circulator & Charge Nurse, Operating RoomCompany Name - City, State01/2014 - Current
- Daily operation of five suite OR department, with additional closed cystoscopy and endoscopy suites
- Average case volume of 200 surgical & 60 endoscopy cases per month
- Supervise staff of nine registered nurses, nine certified scrub techs, three ERCP techs, and two office staff
- Delegate and prioritize assignments based on individual staff strengths, expertise and surgical requirements
- Set and manage staff schedules to provide proper coverage to meet surgical case demands and productivity guidelines
- Assist manager with human resource and productivity management, including department budget and orientation, education, coaching, and evaluation of staff.
- Designated point of contact and subject matter expert for OR during two successful Joint Commission Surveys.
- Collaborate with other members of the health care team to achieve optimal staffing levels and positive patient outcomes throughout the hospital
- Manage and monitor patient and staff safety initiatives and outcomes
- Built rapport with surgeons, staff, patients and family members to deliver exceptional care
- Strengthen unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety
- Maintain surgical excellence and promote the values of High Reliability Organization
- Identify and adjust procedures to close gaps and improve outcomes
- Served as Chair/Co-Chair of Entity Coordinating Council, 2017-2018
- THA Delegate to Nursing Congress and ANCC Pathway to Excellence 2017-2018
RN II, Surgical ServicesCompany Name - City, State05/2013 - 12/2013
- Conducted and documented pre-op interviews, provided bedside care for admission, circulating, PACU and discharge of patient from outpatient services
- Circulated General, Ortho, GYN, Endoscopy
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
RN, Supervisor and Alternate AdministratorCompany Name - City, State01/2010 - 05/2013
- Assessed the needs of individuals and families, provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Conferred with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive need in order to devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Coordinated patient care and staff assignments
- Supervise field staff including orientation, training, evaluating and coaching
- Observed nurses and visited patients to ensure proper nursing care
- Participated in quality assurance and process improvement projects
- Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy, completeness & compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements
Registered NurseCompany Name - City, State02/1998 - 12/2009
- RN Mother Baby: Labored patients, baby catcher, postpartum & newborn nursery
- RN Outpatient Services: Conducted Pre-Test interview, admitted and discharged same day surgery patients, circulated General, OB/GYN, urology, ortho trauma and endoscopy suite, PACU and discharge of patients, provided conscious sedation for endoscopy procedures
- Clinic RN for Internal Medicine Diagnostician: Managed patient flow, incoming & outgoing referrals, obtained insurance authorization
Education
Bachelor of Science: NursingThe University of Texas At Arlington - City, State12/2017
Associate of Applied Science: NursingSouth Plains College - City, State12/1997
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School Attended
- The University of Texas At Arlington
- South Plains College
Job Titles Held:
- RN IV, Circulator & Charge Nurse, Operating Room
- RN II, Surgical Services
- RN, Supervisor and Alternate Administrator
- Registered Nurse
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Associate of Applied Science : Nursing
