Amber Brazier
Miamisburg
Summary
Operating Room Nurse with extensive experience as an OR circulator and patient advocate, effectively collaborating with surgical teams to uphold patient safety and adherence to protocols. Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain sterile environments, contributing to successful surgical outcomes and minimizing infection rates. Coordinated workflows among multidisciplinary teams, enhancing efficiency in surgical procedures while mentoring junior staff on clinical practices. Conducted regular assessments of equipment and supplies, ensuring compliance with safety standards essential for optimal surgical performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital South
Centerville
03.2021 - Current
- OR circulator, patient advocate, interim nurse educator
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient safety and adherence to established protocols during operations.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of sterile environments, contributing to successful surgical outcomes and reduced infection rates.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline surgical workflows, resulting in improved turnaround times for procedures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical practices and enhancing team performance in the operating room.
- Conducted regular assessments of equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards for surgical procedures.
- Organized training and spearheaded clinical instruction to strengthen and develop staff competencies and patient care techniques.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
04.2015 - 03.2021
- L&D Nurse
- OB/GYN surgery experience.
- Delivered comprehensive prenatal care by monitoring fetal health, ensuring timely interventions, and enhancing maternal satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans, improving patient outcomes and safety protocols.
- Educated expectant families on labor and delivery processes, fostering confidence and reducing anxiety during childbirth.
- Assisted in performing emergency interventions, effectively managing critical situations and optimizing patient safety and care.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for labor support, enhancing team efficiency and care quality.
- Conducted thorough assessments of laboring patients, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in pain management, contributing to improved patient comfort and satisfaction during labor.
- Educated patients on labor process expectations and provided emotional support throughout labor.
- Provided postpartum care for new mothers, including assessments, education and counseling.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Provided assessment of high-risk obstetric patients on admission to Labor and Delivery Unit.
- Employee retention committee.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Ohio University-Main Campus
Associate's degree - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHSkills
- Nursing
- Hospital Experience
- Medication Administration
- Epic
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care
- Triage
- Infection Control Training
- Phlebotomy
- Experience Administering Injections
- Venipuncture
- Aseptic Technique
- Managed Care
- Employee Orientation
- OR circulator
- Patient advocacy
- Surgical protocols
- Sterile techniques
Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital South
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Premier Health Miami Valley Hospital
04.2015 - 03.2021
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
Ohio University-Main Campus
Associate's degree - Nursing
Sinclair Community College