Amy Workman
Snoqualmie,WA
Summary
Resourceful, flexible and loyal medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge in Surgery for 26 years. I've worked through many roles in peri operative nursing, and am committed to leading the inpatient surgery team to deliver exceptional patient care. I'm eager to fulfill the challenging role as the Inpatient Surgery Manager, and I want to continue building staff and surgeon relationships.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Day Charge RN, Inpatient Surgery
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
- Supervise and manage daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Resolve scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services
- Support the Manager and Director with staffing schedules and traveler staff as needed
- Work as .8 RN Day Charge: worked as relief charge RN on evenings, then Day Charge RN 3 days a week, and now 4 days a week. Fill in on evenings, nights and weekends as needed.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Document information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Answer telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prep operating rooms and booked necessary equipment and supplies, including filling in on Night shift charge as needed.
RN Circulator
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
04.1999 - Current
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Precepted new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Attended Perioperative meetings and education regularly and obtained CNOR certification in 2004 (good for 5 years), and then again in 2019.
- Neuro Coordinator from Jan 2001-Jan 2003
- Scrubbed and worked with SPD for neuro instruments and neuro cases from 2000-2003
- Did roles of core tech, facilitator, circulator and relief Charge
- Worked in OPS for 1 year as circulator
Inpatient RN
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
11.1996 - 03.1999
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures on post op Orthopedic floor
- Started Perioperative 101 Course and learned Surgical Nursing in Sept. 1997 thru March 1999
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care
Certified Nurses Aid
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
03.1995 - 11.1998
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA06.1996
Skills
- Surgery Preparation
- Managing RN and ST staff daily assignments
- Managing daily emergencies and delegating tasks and emergency surgery setups
- Work with surgery educator to assign appropriate preceptor and help manage perioperative learning
- Work with surgeons and surgery schedulers to manage patients, equipment and specialties
- Work with specialty coordinators to manage staff appropriately and review special needs in advance
- Participate in daily huddle and (DWG) Daily Working Group to manage blocks, surgery times and special surgical equipment needs and requests
- Work closely with Anesthesia to take care of all surgical suites and communicate changes and add ons daily
- Work with HUC and PCU to communicate and manage daily changes to surgery schedule
Accomplishments
I"ve earned a clinical ladder step for a project in Neuro surgery in 2001.
I received an ICARE award for my adaptability and caring in regards to managing the surgery schedule and taking care of emergent surgical patients and physician needs in 2018.
I created a Night Charge RN reference and trained staff on emergency resources and gave several inservices.
I participate in National Perioperative conferences every 2-3 years and collaborate in department committee meetings.
Certification
- (Renewed) Certified Perioperative Nurse 2019-2023
- Certified Perioperative Nurse 2002-2007
Timeline
Day Charge RN, Inpatient Surgery
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
RN Circulator
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
04.1999 - Current
Inpatient RN
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
11.1996 - 03.1999
Certified Nurses Aid
Mercy Hospital Medical Center
03.1995 - 11.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State University Bakersfield