Adria Stonesifer
New Oxford,USA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Wellspan Health & Surgery Center, excelling in infection control and effective communication. Proven ability to mentor staff and enhance patient care through meticulous documentation and aseptic techniques. Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while fostering a supportive environment for patients and colleagues alike.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wellspan Health & Surgery Center
Hanover, PA
01.2019 - Current
- Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
- Alleviated patients' fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
- Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care to every patient based on extensive experience in Surgical care.
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.
- Supervised daily operations in the operating room environment.
- Managed nursing staff assignments during surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Carroll Hospital Center
Westminster, MD
12.2014 - 12.2019
- Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
- Alleviated patients' fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns, and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques.
Registered Nurse
Northewest Hospital
Randallstown, MD
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Alleviated patients' fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
- Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
Surgical Technologist
Carroll Hospital Center
Westminster, MD
10.2008 - 12.2014
- Protected both staff and patients with consistent use of Standard Universal Precautions, hand hygiene, and personal protective equipment.
- Backed up surgeon during procedures by passing required and requested instruments.
- Helped circulating nurse and surgical team maintain sterile environment with proper aseptic techniques.
- Supported diagnostic procedures by retaining specimens for pathology.
- Managed counts for sponges, needles, and instruments before and during procedures.
- Assisted surgeons and assistants with gowning and gloving prior to procedures.
- Established and maintained sterile field during operating room surgical procedures.
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions during procedures and responding quickly to any concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Grand Canyon University
Pheonix, Arizona07.2020
Associate RN -
Carroll Community College
Westminster, Md12.2013
Skills
- OR Charge Nurse
- Lumens Super User
- Effective communication
- Patient assessment
- Staff training
- Documentation management
- Time management
- Chart updates
- Staff supervision
- Precepting and mentoring
- Infection control practices
- Aseptic techniques
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wellspan Health & Surgery Center
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northewest Hospital
06.2016 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Carroll Hospital Center
12.2014 - 12.2019
Surgical Technologist
Carroll Hospital Center
10.2008 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science -
Grand Canyon University
Associate RN -
Carroll Community College