George Taylor, BSN,RN
Registered Nurse
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic perioperative nurse with a proven track record at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-JHN, excelling in patient safety and surgical procedures. Renowned for enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective teamwork. Demonstrated critical thinking and clinical management skills, significantly reducing surgical site infections while mentoring new staff in best practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative-nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-JHN
10.2005 - Current
- Adhered to all relevant regulatory and accreditation guidelines, ensuring consistent compliance with established perioperative nursing standards.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Developed orientation and perioperative resource books that could be used by nursing staff.
- Mentored new perioperative nurses, sharing best practices for optimal patient care and professional development.
- Promoted a culture of patient-centered care within the operating room, fostering a positive environment for both patients and staff members alike.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends in perioperative nursing practice through continuous professional education courses and workshops.
- Skillfully managed emergency situations in the OR, utilizing critical thinking skills to make quick decisions under pressure.
- Assisted surgeons with complex procedures, demonstrating exceptional knowledge of anatomy and surgical techniques.
- Decreased surgical site infections by adhering to aseptic techniques and maintaining a sterile operating environment.
- Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the surgical process.
- Contributed to cost-saving efforts by diligently tracking supply usage and minimizing waste in the operating room setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for surgical patients, optimizing outcomes.
- Improved team communication and collaboration, implementing strategic huddles before each surgery.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA05.1995
Skills
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Patient safety
- Clinical management
- Teaching
- Patient care plans
- Preoperative planning
- Surgical procedures
- Anatomy
- Aseptic technique
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Perioperative-nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-JHN
10.2005 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Widener University
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