Amanda Strahan
Bronson Methodist Hospital- Bronson Outpatient Surgery Center
KALAMAZOO,MI
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Perioperative RN specializing in OR circulation and PACU nursing. Delivered high-quality patient care through rigorous adherence to sterile techniques and effective infection prevention strategies. Committed to enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency across surgical and recovery environments.
Work History
Registered Nurse OR Circulator
3 Years 1 Month- Assess patients preoperatively, verifying histories, allergies, and readiness for orthopedic procedures.
- Assist in preparation and maintenance of the operating room ensuring a sterile environment.
- Collaborate with the surgical team to provide comprehensive patient care during the pre-op, intra-op and post-op care.
- Participate in surgical procedures, including positioning, room set-up and providing the necessary support to the surgical team.
- Accurately document patient information in the electronic health records while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with policies and regulations.
Registered Nurse OR Cirrculator/PACU Nurse
8 Years 1 Month- Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia staff, and surgical teams to coordinate perioperative patient care across pre-op, intra-op, and post-op phases.
- Preparation and maintenance of an operating room while ensuring a safe and sterile environment.
- Participate in surgical procedures, including patient positioning, room set-up and necessary support to the surgical team.
- Document patient and procedural information accurately in electronic health records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with policies and regulations.
- Monitor post-anesthesia recovery to support patient safety by assessing airway vital signs and pain levels for surgical patients.
- Sustain sterile workflows and ensure compliance with safety standards to support safe operations within the surgical and recovery environment.
- Educate patients and families on wound care, restrictions, medication guidance, and follow-up requirements.
- Cross-trained in multiple area. I am constrained in the OR at Bronson's Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and Paw Paw Locations. I am also trained in the Kalamazoo PACU and the Kalamazoo GI lab.
Registered Nurse OR Circulator
8 Years 2 Months- Assisted in preparing and maintaining the operating room, creating a safe and sterile environment
- Collaborated with the surgical team to provide comprehensive patient care
- Participated in surgical procedures, patient positioning, room set-up, and supported the surgical team during.
- Documented patient information accurately in the electronic health record while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with policies and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Student Nursing Association
Skills
Patient care assessment
Operating room preparation
Patient safety
Infection prevention
Quality improvement
Documentation
Strong clinical judgment
Attention to detail
Team player
Adaptability
Crisis Management
Health promotion
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse OR Circulator
Bronson Orthopedic Surgery Center
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse OR Cirrculator/PACU Nurse
Bronson Methodist Hospital- Bronson Outpatient Surgery Center
10.2018 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse OR Circulator
Ascension Borgess Hospital
07.2016 - 09.2024Read More
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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