Aislin Barno, RN,BSN

• Provided direct nursing care to intra-operative and post-operative patients.
• Assisted in the preparation of, and ensured compliance with safety regulations within, the operating suite environment.
• Verified correct identification of patient before procedures.
• Prepared and maintained accurate records of patient care in EPIC.
• Administered medications as ordered by physician.
• Provided emotional support to patients.
• Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions, and support patient rights.
• Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment, safety, and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
• Participated in emergency procedures, demonstrating quick decision-making and adherence to protocols.
• Advocated for patient needs and preferences throughout the surgical process to ensure patient-centered care.
• Acted as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient's family, providing updates and support during procedures.
• Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
• Provided mentorship to new nursing staff and students to foster a collaborative and educational working environment.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.

• Supports team with physical assistance, expediting room turn-overs, opening cases, and supply coordination for diverse needs.
• Works under the direction of licensed nursing professionals and certified surgical staff to pursue opportunities for learning new skills.
• Observes medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more rigorous experiences.
• Researches diagnoses and surgical procedures to learn more about mechanism, action, peak, onset and course of treatment/action of each.
• Maintains safe and comfortable environment.
• Collaborates with staff members to facilitate quality care.
• Assists with cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in assigned areas.
• Maintains strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Organizes and verifies preparation of cases for the next day, sometimes independently.
• Prints preference cards and utilizes EPIC.

• Delivered nursing assistance to residents in a 23-bed Rehabilitative and Inpatient care facility, that also converted a portion of rooms into a COVID isolation unit.
• Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate, along with proper collection of specimens and transporting to the lab.
• Responded to patient alarms quickly to promote the safest environment possible.
• Documented activities and recorded information in EPIC.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying, and conducted respectful post-mortem care and general support for the family.

Surgical Technologist working within the Surgical Stock and Billing role within department, collaboratively with Material Management.

• Input patient charges for surgery, infusion, endoscopy, and anesthesia procedures.
• Verified cases within Meditech.
• Monitored all areas of surgical inventory within the surgery department and maintained par levels each day.
• Spearheaded special projects through effective emergency resolutions.
• Submitted orders through the warehouse, vendors, and purchasing department.
• Solicited vendor quotes to determine optimal material purchase pricing.
• Prepared pre-operative, day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking supplies.
• Kept and updated records of equipment and instrumentation inventories.
• Worked with internal and external departments and personnel to ensure availability of supplies. Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
• Communicated with the team ahead of time to assess procedure requirements and procure appropriate equipment and tools.
• Managed and controlled office supply inventory to secure timely ordering or requisition of depleted or low-level stock from Staples.
• Led the organization of supplies in the new surgery department stock room by delegating roles and working conjunctively with the OR staff to achieve desired maximum efficiency of equipment and supply room.
• Continued to assist in surgery cases and the GI lab on an as-needed basis

Cross-Trained as Scheduler

• Assisted with surgery scheduling and registration of infusion patients, in conjunction with nursing staff ,during prolonged absence of usual scheduler.
• Greeted patients and visitors promptly, and directed to lab or surgery waiting area, accordingly.
• Communicated with patients to resolve inquiries, schedule surgery dates, and confirm arrival times.
• Supported general department needs including taking messages, scanning documents, and routing correspondence.
• Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.

• Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
• Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care.
• Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
• Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organized instruments and supplies as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
• Worked with internal and external departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
• Adhered to OSHA, AORN, and facility protocols when sterilizing instruments, discarding medical supplies, handling contaminated materials, and disposing of waste.
• Precepted Surgical Technology students from West Georgia Technical College

• Provided a nurturing environment, and delivered compassionate, direct, supervised care in the Baby Room to groups of children between ages 6 weeks and 1 year, at a ratio of 1 adult to 6 babies, with a max of 2:12, per room.
• Helped prepare bottles, meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary or cultural needs and restrictions.
• Kept children safe and secure at all times.
• Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, indoor and outdoor play, and educational periods.
• Recorded information about diaper changes, behavior, nourishment, and kept up with any personal supply needs, per child.
• Discussed new developments or concerns with parents/guardians.
• Maintained, organized, and cleaned classroom and work areas.
• Assisted in other rooms by giving lunch breaks or subbing during extra shifts with children from ages ranging 1 year-12 years
• Managed the Front Office area in the evenings, as needed, which required handling parent concerns, payments, writing receipts, double checking all of the rooms for children at the end of the day, laundry duty, and verifying all doors were locked in the facility before leaving, then setting the alarm.

• Managed cabin of 2-16 children at weeklong overnight Summer Camps specifically geared for children and adolescents that had all been adopted, including special needs participants.
• Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
• Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
• Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury.
• Guided, mentored and counseled adolescents and at-risk youth to help achieve personal and spiritual goals.
• Designed, modified, and encouraged participation in activities to help individuals overcome confidence issues and build strength.
• Assisted homesick children by actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support.
• Participated in camp-centered activities, including canoeing, swimming, painting, hiking, and kickball while monitoring campers of all ages.
• Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
• Checked on campers struggling with various social and recreational skills and assisted them in adapting to their environment