RN, Operating Room Resume Example St. Vincent Health System

RN, OPERATING ROOM

Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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.

Determined Operating Room Nurse with experience caring for patients and supporting physicians during procedures. Patient-focused with background coordinating safe, effective care. Expert at maintaining poise while handling stressful situations.

Well-qualified RN with full Montana credentials and extensive experience in Cardiothorasic and Vascular settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.

Skills

Staff Supervision
Precepting
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures

Shared Governance
Infection Control Measures

Work History

RN, Operating Room / / St. Vincent Health System - Billings , MT / 11.2014 - Current

Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as CABG and AVR.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Documented work in EPIC and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including TEE and Cardioversion procedures.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Registered Nurse, CVOR / / St. Vincent Health System - Billings , MT / 12.2012 - 11.2014

Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Led successful 50 person team comprised of RNs and ancillary staff.
Supervised and managed functions for 14 bed OR unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.

RN, Critical Care / / St. Vincent Health System - Billings , MT / 11.2009 - 11.2012

Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided exceptional care to 2 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Cared for patients in 25-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as CABG and AVR.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
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.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.

Rn, Staff Nurse / / St. Vincent Health System - Billings , MT / 12.2005 - 11.2009

Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Lung Biopsy and TAVR procedures.
Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.

Education

Montana State University - Bozeman - Bozeman, MT / 12.2005Bachelor Of Science: Nursing

Accomplishments

Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Supervised team of 50+ staff members.

Certifications

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
ACLS - Adult Advanced Life Support
Clinical Nurse Preceptor, St.Vincent Healthcare
Licensed RN - 2020

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

St. Vincent Health System

School Attended

Montana State University - Bozeman

Job Titles Held:

RN, Operating Room
Registered Nurse, CVOR
RN, Critical Care
Rn, Staff Nurse

Degrees

Bachelor Of Science : Nursing

RN, Operating Room Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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