Abegayle Ingrim
De Soto
Summary
Dynamic circulator and scrub nurse with over five years of hands-on experience in diverse operating room environments, including level one trauma center, open heart, thoracic, vascular, and general specialties. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges, ensuring seamless surgical procedures. Driven to enhance team performance and provide safe, effective care that prioritizes patient well-being in every aspect of the surgical experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University of Vermony Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
- Worked as an agency nurse in a variety of specialties including cardiovascular, thoracic, vascular, and general surgeries.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to complex patients receiving open heart surgical procedures.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2024
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Trained in Cardiothoracic Procedures including coronary artery bypass graftings, valve replacements, heart failure, aneurysms, arrhythmias, heart and lung transplants, upper GI and bronchoscopes, robotics, and traumatic injuries.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked as agency nurse in a variety of specialties, including vascular, general, gynecology, cystoscopy, robotics, and orthopedics
- Excelled as primary circulating RN for vascular and endovascular procedures
- Collaborated between surgeons, patients, families, and OR staff to ensure patient safety and favorable surgical outcomes
- Communicated between surgeons, anesthesia, and hospital placement services to provide post-operative care of surgical patients, including transfer to ICU
- Acted as primary trainer and orienter to operating room RNs in vascular and endovascular procedures
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital South
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Successfully completed Peri-op 101 course to gain proficiency in circulating and scrub roles
- Exhibited proficiency in vascular, thoracic, general, robotic, laparoscopic, gynecologic, cystoscopy, colorectal, exploratory, plastic, neuro, ENT, spine, orthopedic, and podiatry specialties
- Ensured safety and high quality of care for surgical patients before, during, and after surgery
- Maintained surgical counts of instruments and sponges during procedures
- Prepared surgical suites with proper equipment, instrumentation, supplies, and implants
- Ensured proper specimen handling and labeling, and delivery to lab
- Documented procedures in Epic EMR records
- Trained and ensured safe practices of new Peri-op 101 nurses, particularly in vascular and thoracic specialties
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO05.2019
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Resourceful
- Self-motivated
- Safety-focused
- Patient advocacy
- Surgical support
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Basic life support
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse in state of Missouri 2019-Present
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University of Vermony Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2024
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
09.2021 - 07.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital South
06.2019 - 09.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Jefferson College