Bobbi Cox
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Duke Raleigh Hospital, excelling in infection control and patient care assessment. Proven ability to enhance surgical outcomes through effective collaboration and critical thinking. Skilled in training new staff and implementing evidence-based practices, ensuring optimal recovery and safety standards in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Duke Raleigh Hospital
03.2017 - Current
- Coordinated patient care with surgical teams to ensure optimal outcomes during procedures.
- Trained new nursing staff on operating room protocols, improving onboarding efficiency and team integration.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline surgical workflows, enhancing overall efficiency in operations.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
RN BSN
Duke Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Administered patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to assess patient conditions and inform treatment adjustments.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and care efficiency within the department.
RN BSN
REX
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Assisted in implementing infection control protocols, enhancing safety standards in the operating room.
- Led pre-operative assessments, ensuring comprehensive preparation for surgeries and reducing delays.
- Developed and refined postoperative care plans, contributing to improved recovery times for patients.
- Evaluated ongoing nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic changes effectively.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Education
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Online02-2005
Skills
- Mental health care
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Geriatric nursing
- Home health care
- Specimen collection
- Disease prevention
- Infection control measures
- Nursing process
- Critical thinking
- Patient care assessment
- Documentation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Duke Raleigh Hospital
03.2017 - Current
RN BSN
Duke Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
RN BSN
REX
01.2015 - 02.2016
No Degree - Surgical Technology
Edgecombe Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing