Angela Sparks
Independence,KY
Summary
Dedicated Operating Room Registered Nurse with strong skills in collaboration, infection control, and patient safety. Committed to ensuring optimal surgical outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and effective management of surgical workflows.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Edgewood, KY
10.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to enhance patient care and safety outcomes.
- Manage surgical instruments and supplies for efficient workflow in the operating room.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment, assessing for compliance with asepsis standards and provider preferences.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff and students to foster a collaborative and educational working environment.
Med-Surg Registered Nurse (Urology)
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Edgewood , KY
12.2012 - 10.2016
- Provided patient care, monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments in urology clinic settings.
- Educated patients on urological health and treatment plans.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices in urology care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY12-2012
Skills
- Surgical instrument management
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Healthcare collaboration
- Mentorship and training
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Problem solving
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
10.2016 - Current
Med-Surg Registered Nurse (Urology)
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
12.2012 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Kentucky University