Amy Jo Von Kanel
Brookland,AR
Summary
Professional nurse with robust experience in perioperative care and patient management. Skilled in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Known for delivering high-quality patient outcomes and reliability in dynamic settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
- Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical process to support positive health outcomes.
- Coordinated surgical team activities to ensure efficient operating room flow and patient safety.
- Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Adapted quickly to new environments at the beginning of every contract to ensure maximum patient safety.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted in patient preparation for surgical procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Learned and utilized operating room equipment effectively.
Student Nurse
The Allergy Clinic
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Administered allergy testing and immunotherapy under supervision, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Assessed patient conditions, documenting vital signs and symptoms accurately for treatment planning.
- Educated patients on allergy management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas, AR05-2015
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient positioning and body mechanics knowledge
- Sterile technique
- Teamwork
- Time management
- DaVinci Robotics profeciency
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certified
Timeline
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2021
Student Nurse
The Allergy Clinic
01.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Arkansas