Adele Lehman
Minco,OK
Summary
Perioperative nurse with a proven track record of calming patients during surgical preparations and enhancing patient-centered care. Consistently recognized for going the extra mile to ensure optimal patient safety and effectively supporting surgical teams. Renowned for fostering collaborative teamwork, multitasking, and dynamic communication within fast-paced clinical environments, contributing to seamless operations and improved patient outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in aseptic techniques and patient monitoring, providing a dependable and adaptable approach to healthcare excellence. Committed to continuous professional development and implementing best practices to elevate the standard of care in surgical settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Nurse III
OU Health
11.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of laws, guidelines, and best practices related to nursing care management.
- Fostered increased patient trust by providing empathetic emotional support and clear explanations of surgical processes.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
03.2020 - 08.2025
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Optimized resource utilization in the ER by managing supplies inventory levels and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL08-2025
Skills
- Teaching
- Basic life support
- Patient care
- Patient safety
- Anatomy
- Wound management
- Teamwork
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Direct patient care
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
Affiliations
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
Alternative Email
adele1924@gmail.com
Timeline
Perioperative Nurse III
OU Health
11.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
03.2020 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville