Amanda Herndon
Greenville,SC
Summary
Operating Room Staff Nurse offering ten years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St Francis Eastside Mercy Health
Greenville , SC
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by coordinating use of supplies, instrumentation and equipment for operative care.
- Helps ensure a sterile environment.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Used EPIC to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Greenville Hospital
Greenville , SC
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Prisma Health Greenville Hospital
Greenville , SC
10.2012 - 02.2018
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Tri County Technical College
Anderson, SC05.2007
Certificate Of Surgical Technology - Operating Room
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC08.2012
Associate Degree In Nursing - Operating Room Circulator
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC10.2017
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Surgical Counts
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Positioning
- Clear Patient Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Infection Prevention
- Process Improvement
- Emergency Response
- Patient Advocacy
- Treatment Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Asepsis Standards
Certification
- BLS Life Support and AED- Current
- GI Cart Certified, Greenville Hospital -2013
Awards
Stellar Star Award- Greenville Hospital- 2014
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St Francis Eastside Mercy Health
02.2020 - 01.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Greenville Hospital
03.2018 - 02.2020
Certified Surgical Technologist
Prisma Health Greenville Hospital
10.2012 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Tri County Technical College
Certificate Of Surgical Technology - Operating Room
Greenville Technical College
Associate Degree In Nursing - Operating Room Circulator
Greenville Technical College
- BLS Life Support and AED- Current
- GI Cart Certified, Greenville Hospital -2013
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