Amee Drahos
Huntington,TX
Summary
Professional Registered Nurse with four years of experience in medical field. Calm demeanor, efficient problem-solving approach and work ethic. Strong patient advocate with excellent communication skills. Seasoned Registered Nurse offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Nurse Circulator
CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate and empathetic care during pre-and post-operative periods.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through regular participation in continuing education courses and seminars.
- Established trust with patients undergoing surgery through attentive listening skills and personalized attention during consultations and followups.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, leading to smoother operations and improved overall teamwork.
- Assisted with time-sensitive emergency surgeries, remaining calm under pressure while ensuring optimal patient care.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Coordinated perioperative care for diverse patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across various surgical specialties.
- Contributed to successful surgeries by accurately assessing patients'' medical histories, allergies, medications, and potential complications.
Surgical Nurse Circulator
Woodland Heights Medical Center
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Established trust with patients undergoing surgery through attentive listening skills and personalized attention during consultations and followups.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, leading to smoother operations and improved overall teamwork.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and closely monitoring post-surgical progress.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Increased operating room efficiency by proactively preparing instruments, equipment, and supplies before each procedure.
- Coordinated perioperative care for diverse patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across various surgical specialties.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures and maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX05.2020
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Robotic procedures
- Compassionate Care
- Hospital Pre-Screenings
- Medication Administration
- Physician Collaboration
- Sterile technique
- Surgical Procedures
- Surgical equipment knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Direct Patient Care
Affiliations
- Deep East Texas Nurse Honor Guard
Certification
- ACLS Training - current
- PALS Training - current
- BLS Training - current
Quote
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
George Washington Carver
Timeline
Surgical Nurse Circulator
CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Surgical Nurse Circulator
Woodland Heights Medical Center
11.2020 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Angelina College
- ACLS Training - current
- PALS Training - current
- BLS Training - current
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