RN Staff Nurse/Circulating Nurse/Night Shift Charge Nurse Resume Example

Function independently within a surgical suite, monitoring procedures, and providing individualized care to children of all ages. Maintain communication between surgeon and operating room staff while including the family in decision making.

Function independently within a surgical suite, monitoring procedures, and providing individualized care to children of all ages, as well as adults of various ages. Responsibilities include:
 Ensure safety and sterility of surgical suite
 Work side by side with Surgical Tech to maintain the sterile field
 Prepare patient and room for procedure.
 Assess patient condition prior to procedure
 Assess patient needs during procedure to ensure the best outcome
 Work with physicians to develop the care plan for each patient during surgery

Work independently providing comprehensive assessment and care of children from neonate to adolescent. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
 Monitor respiratory status of children in distress, and intervening when appropriate
 Care and assessment of post-op patients
 Utilize intravenous and phlebotomy skills
 Maintain proper and timely documentation; including flow sheets, progress notes and incident reports
 Communicate and collaborate with physicians regarding plan of care for patients and changes in condition
 Administration of appropriate medication
 Judicious monitoring of vital signs including pain assessment