Ann-Marie Hutchinson

Providing holistic care to patients who are recovering from acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, focusing on restoring functionality, preventing further complications and helping them achieve maximum independence by collaborating with other health professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans , including patient education, emotional support and advocating for their needs throughout the rehabilitation process.

• Coordinate pre-operative room preparation and setup for both scheduled and emergency trauma procedures
• Implement strict sterile technique protocols and monitor compliance among all OR team members
• Perform systematic equipment checks and troubleshooting to ensure optimal functionality during procedures
• Execute perioperative patient safety protocols including time-outs, counts, and positioning
• Document case charges and maintain accurate inventory records for cost-effective resource utilization
• Direct specimen handling and processing according to facility protocols
• Provided expert care in trauma surgeries, contributing to the recovery and well-being of critical patients

• Prepared operating rooms for various surgical procedures, ensuring readiness for elective and trauma cases
• Maintained strict sterility protocols to safeguard all team members and patients
• Managed the functionality and safety of surgical equipment
• Supplied sterile team members with necessary instruments and materials
• Coordinated communication with patients' families and interdisciplinary team members
• Monitored inventory usage, promoting resource efficiency for each patient's care

• Provided patient care in a variety of settings, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols, and delivering high-quality nursing services
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, monitored patient responses, and documented all patient interactions
• Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention
• Utilized electronic health records to maintain accurate patient information
• Delivered exceptional customer service by educating patients, advocating on their behalf, and training new nursing staff to uphold high standards of care
• Responded effectively to Covid-19 challenges, adapting to evolving healthcare protocols and patient needs

Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and provided education to patients and their families across a range of medical disciplines, including medical-surgical, orthopedic, ENT, urology, neurology, and ophthalmology. All general registered nurse duties.