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Andrew Seaford

Hudsonville

Summary

Versatile and dedicated nursing professional with over 12 years of perioperative experience, beginning as a surgical technologist and advancing to a registered nurse. Proven expertise in both scrubbing and circulating roles across various surgical specialties, with a primary focus on orthopedics. Currently serving as an OR Education Coordinator, where I lead the development of training programs, orientation binders, and continuing education for surgical technologists and perioperative staff. Committed to fostering clinical excellence, efficiency, and patient safety in the operating room. Actively pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner at the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, with the goal of expanding my role in providing holistic, patient-centered care in the outpatient setting.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Education Coordinator

Orthopedic Associates Of Michigan
04.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive training program for newly hired surgical technologists, incorporating hands-on skill development, competency checklists, and structured learning modules
  • Developed orientation binders tailored to various surgical specialties, streamlining onboarding and ensuring standardization across all staff levels
  • Delivered ongoing education sessions for perioperative staff, focusing on clinical efficiency, instrumentation, safety protocols, and procedural updates

Operating Room Charge Nurse

Orthopedic Associates Of Michigan
02.2016 - Current
  • Responsible for supervising and directing patient care in an operating room, while ensuring that proper techniques are used according to accepted standards.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Responsible for educating staff regarding radiation safety
  • Worked in a multidisciplinary team during the AAAHC accrediation process.

Certified Surgical Technologist

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
05.2012 - 01.2016
  • Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
  • Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.

Education

MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
12-2027

BSN - Nursing

Western Governors University
2020

Registered Nurse - undefined

Kirtland Community College
2015

Certificate : Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined

Kirtland Community College
2012

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Kirtland Community College
2011

Skills

  • Employee performance
  • Patient care planning
  • Process evaluation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Patient management
  • Staff education and training
  • Patient care standards
  • Policy development

Accomplishments

Published author: From Turn Card to Turnkey – Binder Streamlines ASC’s Onboarding Process, AORN Outpatient Surgery (2023)

Timeline

Clinical Education Coordinator

Orthopedic Associates Of Michigan
04.2024 - Current

Operating Room Charge Nurse

Orthopedic Associates Of Michigan
02.2016 - Current

Certified Surgical Technologist

Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
05.2012 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse - undefined

Kirtland Community College

Certificate : Licensed Practical Nursing - undefined

Kirtland Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Kirtland Community College

MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner

University of Michigan

BSN - Nursing

Western Governors University

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