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Autumn Wilson

Tavares

Summary

Detailed Operating Room Registered Nurse with nine-year background providing proper care to patients before and after procedures. Motivated and calm professional devoted to thoroughly monitoring patients' physical and emotional wellbeing throughout care continuum. Deeply familiar with standard sterilization protocols and patient-need analysis. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Diligent Assistant Nurse Manager with solid background in nursing leadership. Proven track record in team management and improving patient care standards. Demonstrated expertise in staff training and conflict resolution.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Nurse Manager

AdventHealth Waterman
12.2023 - Current
  • Led nursing staff in daily operations, ensuring adherence to best practices and patient care standards.
  • Developed and implemented training programs to enhance team performance and improve patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline processes and optimize resource allocation.
  • Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining high-quality care across all units.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among staff, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
  • Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.

Registered Nurse-Circulator

AdventHealth
03.2017 - Current
  • Assessed patient's condition and observed changes in vital signs, behavior, and comfort level.
  • Provided pre-operative teaching to patients and their families regarding the procedure.
  • Ensured that all necessary instruments and supplies were available for surgical procedures.
  • Performed circulator duties during surgery including scrubbing, gowning, gloving, and instrument preparation.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information prior to, during, and post-operatively.
  • Reviewed patient's medical history for completeness prior to operation.
  • Intervened appropriately when unexpected events occurred during surgery or recovery period following surgery.
  • Communicated pertinent information concerning patient care to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
  • Adhered to policies and procedures related to infection control practices within the operating room environment.
  • Identified potential safety hazards within the OR setting and took corrective action as needed.
  • Demonstrated expertise in understanding of equipment utilization within an OR setting.
  • Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.

Relief Charge Nurse

AdventHealth
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Coordinated shift activities including staffing assignments, delegated duties, and managed staff breaks.
  • Conducted daily rounds on assigned units ensuring all orders were completed timely, accurately documented, and in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Performed ongoing quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of nursing care.
  • Served as a mentor to new nurses providing guidance on clinical practice issues related to patient care needs.
  • Provided leadership by serving as a role model for professional behavior while promoting a safe working environment.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in orders or test results that may impact patient care plans.
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
  • Prioritized tasks efficiently during times of high acuity levels or increased census demands.

Precepting Nurse

AdventHealth
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assessed and monitored new nursing staff's performance during orientation period.
  • Provided clinical guidance, support and feedback to new nursing staff members.
  • Conducted formal and informal evaluations of the new nursing staff.
  • Developed individualized learning plans for each new nursing staff member based on their needs.
  • Instructed new nursing staff on policies, procedures, techniques and strategies related to patient care.
  • Demonstrated proper technique in a variety of areas including medication administration, patient assessment, documentation and communication skills.
  • Created an environment that encourages professional growth among the new nursing staff members through mentoring and coaching opportunities.
  • Collaborated with managers, faculty members, educators, physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop best practices for orienting new nurses into the organization.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

AdventHealth
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lake-Sumter State College
Leesburg, FL
05.2016

Associate of Arts -

Lake-Sumter State College
Leesburg, FL
06.2014

Skills

  • Patient Advocacy
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Infection Control
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Process Improvement
  • Patient Care Management
  • Patient Safety
  • Patient Communication
  • Rapport Building
  • Duty Delegation
  • Calm and Composed
  • Goal Driven
  • Staff Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Staff development
  • Care coordination

Education and Training

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Timeline

Assistant Nurse Manager

AdventHealth Waterman
12.2023 - Current

Relief Charge Nurse

AdventHealth
04.2023 - 12.2023

Precepting Nurse

AdventHealth
01.2022 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse-Circulator

AdventHealth
03.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

AdventHealth
07.2016 - 03.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Lake-Sumter State College

Associate of Arts -

Lake-Sumter State College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

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