RN Operating Room Circulator Resume Example

Employed as a Per Diem RN III through the County of Riverside TAP/MAP Program. Floated to designated areas, such as Acute Care Pediatrics; NICU; and Postpartum (as an infant RN). Same skills acquired as in LLUMC Employment History.

• Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special assessments on a variety of acute and chronically ill patients.  Ensured external follow-up where required when discharged from the hospital.
• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Chronic patient care in step-down Med-Surg. Unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care and monitoring for a number of complications.
• Prepared patients and their families for impending surgeries, keeping families informed of condition and other updates as they become available.
• Managed care of the pediatric patient following various surgeries, ie., neurological, cardiothoracic, pulmonic, gastrointestinal, urological, orthopedic, etc. from admission until unit transfer or discharge.
• Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients.
• Precepted and mentored newly-hired nurses and nursing students, participating in the RN Nursing Internship Program, etc.
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
• Provided effective counseling/education in health maintenance and disease management for both patient and their families.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care and arrange follow up care, if needed.
• Closely monitored acute conditions.
• Activated Rapid Assessment Team if patients medical condition deteriorated.
• Liaised between patients, their families/caregivers and physicians to ensure patient/caregiver comprehension of treatment plans.
• Performed nursing duties fully embracing LLUCH and LLUMC Mission, Vision and Values: Compassion-Reflecting the love of God through caring, respect, and empathy; Integrity-Ensuring our actions are consistent with our values; Excellence-Providing care that is safe, reliable, efficient, and patient centered; Teamwork-Collaborating to achieve a shared purpose and Wholeness-Embracing a balanced life that integrates mind, body, and spirit.

• Monitored food preparation and serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures were followed.
• Provided excellent customer service.
• Consistently offered professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware and silverware throughout each shift.
• Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others to reach business goals.
• Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests.
• Trained new employees