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Anne Warner
MILWAUKIE,OR
Summary
Dynamic LPN and Surgical Assistant with extensive experience at Kootnai Medical Center, excelling in clinical documentation and infection control. Proven ability to mentor staff and implement process improvements, enhancing surgical efficiency and patient outcomes. Committed to continuous education and adept at managing physician preference data for optimal surgical support.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Surgical Assistant, Scrub Tech,
Kootnai Medical Center
03.1998 - 01.2011
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted surgical team in preparing operating rooms and maintaining sterile environments.
- Monitored instruments and supplies, ensuring readiness for various surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons to optimize surgical techniques and improve procedural efficiency.
- Trained junior staff on best practices for instrument handling and sterilization protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced preparation time for surgeries while maintaining safety standards.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing precise surgical assistance during various procedures.
- Continually updated professional skills, staying abreast of the latest surgical techniques and technologies.
LPN, Scrub Tech
Providence Portland Medical Center
02.1988 - 01.1998
- Assisted surgeons during procedures, ensuring instruments were sterile and readily available.
- Prepared surgical sites by draping patients and setting up necessary equipment.
- Mentored junior surgical assistants, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to improved patient outcomes and compliance standards.
- Conducted equipment inventory management, ensuring availability of essential tools for surgeries.
- Reduced post-operative complications through thorough wound care and dressing application.
- Actively participated in daily debriefings for improved team coordination and ongoing development of best practices in the workplace.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgeries with efficient room turnover times.
Education
No Degree - Prerequisites For Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan, MIRNFA - First Assistant To The Surgeon
National School of Surgical First Assist.
Denver, CO03-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI07-1976
Naval Service - Hospital Corpsmen
Great Lakes Training Center
North Chicago, IL11-1964
High School Diploma -
Molalla Union High
Molalla Oregon06-1964
Skills
- Clinical documentation,
- Responsible for coordinating orders of instrumentation for surgeries
- Managing physician preference data
- Continuing education for Computers
- Career transition to culinary arts
- Return to surgical practice
Interests
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridTimeline
LPN, Surgical Assistant, Scrub Tech,
Kootnai Medical Center
03.1998 - 01.2011
LPN, Scrub Tech
Providence Portland Medical Center
02.1988 - 01.1998
No Degree - Prerequisites For Nursing
Oakland University
RNFA - First Assistant To The Surgeon
National School of Surgical First Assist.
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Oakland Community College
Naval Service - Hospital Corpsmen
Great Lakes Training Center
High School Diploma -
Molalla Union High