AMELIA QUINN
Golden,CO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional 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. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven Registered Nurse.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN- Operating Room
Swedish Medical Center – Swedish Orthopedic Center
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Ensuring pre-operative paperwork including consent forms are accurate and reflect what the patient states is the correct procedure
- Communicate with interdisciplinary teams and other units to transfer the care of the patient in the perioperative environment
- Maintained accurate documentation of surgical interventions, patient progress, and any deviations from expected outcomes.
- Initiating perioperative safety protocols including a safety brief upon entering the OR with the patient, a pre-procedure Time Out, and a concluding Debrief at the end of surgery
- Use of Meditech EMR systems for surgery, finding lab results, and ensuring all past medical history concerns are reviewed prior to surgery
- Supported surgeons throughout all phases of surgery by anticipating their needs and providing appropriate instruments promptly.
- Assisted with training and onboarding of new operating room staff members, sharing expertise and best practices for high-quality nursing care in the surgical setting.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Promoted health education for patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with fellow staff members and interdisciplinary teams
- Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds by demonstrating empathy, cultural sensitivity, respectfulness.
- Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as a resource to colleagues by sharing clinical expertise and offering guidance in challenging situations, fostering an environment of mutual professional growth.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced operating room environment.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes during the perioperative period.
Travel RN- Operating Room
Bay State Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Care of surgical patients in a Trauma 1 facility
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
- Ensure proper equipment and supplies are available for the surgeon
- Ensure the patient has all necessary documents signed and understands the procedure
- Communicate via interpreter if needed for patient understanding and signing of legal documents
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Promoted health education for patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
South Shore Hospital
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by accurately interpreting diagnostic data prior to surgery, ensuring optimal decision-making during procedures.
- Maintained an organized and efficient work environment within the operating room by effectively managing supplies, equipment inventory, and sterilization processes.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Contributed to a high-performing operating room team through consistent collaboration, effective problem-solving, and open communication with peers.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Provided comprehensive education to patients regarding their upcoming surgeries to alleviate anxiety, address concerns, and ensure informed consent was obtained properly.
- Reading and understanding a surgeon’s preference card to be prepared with all necessary instruments for surgery
- Hand scrubbing and donning a gown and gloves in sterile fashion
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
- Communicating intraoperative event to the PACU nurse during report
- Assisting anesthesia provider with intubation and extubation
- Specializing in vascular procedures including AAA repair (endovascular and open), extremity bypasses, endovascular procedures, fistula creations/repairs.
Registered Nurse – Pratt 4 South (Vascular/Medical Surgical)
South Shore Health System
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assessing and caring for chronic and acute wounds requiring the patient to be hospitalized
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH05.2020
Skills
Pediatric Care
Diabetes management
Nursing Documentation
Telemetry monitoring
Geriatric Care
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Operating Room Nursing
Direct Patient Care
Immunization Administration
Medication and IV administration
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Wound Care
Relatedexperience
South Shore Health System, Nurse’s Assistant- Emerson 4, 05/01/16 - 06/01/18
- Obtain vital signs
- Measure I&O
- Reposition patients who cannot move independently
- Assist patients with feedings and diet restrictions if needed
- Assisting patients with all ADL’s
- Communicate with RN any abnormal findings or other concerns
Committees
Unit based council, identifying issues on Pratt 4 South and working with colleagues to find solutions to these issues
Certification
- COLORADO RN LICENSE, 1691208
- MASSACHUSETTS RN LICENSE, RN2325446
- ACLS Certification, 05/01/25
- BLS Certification, 03/01/25
- AORN Operating Room Perioperative 101 Program Certification, 08/23/21
Research
INBRE Research Assistant, Dr. Deborah McCarter, Nursing Department, Saint Anselm College, 06/01/16, 06/01/18,
- Help to involve new mothers into a study researching the effects/risk factors of post-partum depression on new mothers and their infants
- Explain the study, how participants remain anonymous and what would be required of each participant
- Obtain consent and provide patients the survey and a small gift when it is completed
- Record the results of the study for every month Present research findings to 2018 Outstanding Student Research Symposium
Timeline
Travel RN- Operating Room
Swedish Medical Center – Swedish Orthopedic Center
10.2023 - 08.2024
Travel RN- Operating Room
Bay State Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
South Shore Hospital
04.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse – Pratt 4 South (Vascular/Medical Surgical)
South Shore Health System
07.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Saint Anselm College
- COLORADO RN LICENSE, 1691208
- MASSACHUSETTS RN LICENSE, RN2325446
- ACLS Certification, 05/01/25
- BLS Certification, 03/01/25
- AORN Operating Room Perioperative 101 Program Certification, 08/23/21
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