BRETT WOOD
Murray,UT
Summary
Experienced in managing complex surgical operations while maintaining strict sterile environments. Collaborative team player with a focus on optimizing workflows and providing compassionate support to patients and families during surgical procedures.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN circulator
U of U Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated surgical team activities to ensure efficient patient care and safety.
- Communicated with surgeons and staff to facilitate smooth surgical operations.
- Maintained sterile environments by managing instruments and supplies effectively.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to anesthesia or medications during surgery.
- Administered medications per physician's orders following established protocol.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care plans for patients.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices in surgical procedures and protocols.
Rn Circulator
Advent health Tampa
Tampa, FL
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Circulated among various surgical specialties while traveling to different facilities.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthetists to optimize patient care during operations.
- Coordinated surgical team activities to facilitate smooth and efficient procedures.
- Aided the surgeon by maintaining sterile technique to ensure patient safety.
- Managed sterile environments to prevent infection and ensure patient safety.
- Prepared and organized surgical instruments for efficient access during surgeries.
- Initiated emergency measures during life-threatening situations to safeguard patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on surgical procedures and recovery expectations to improve understanding and compliance.
RN Circulator
Banner health
Phoenix
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinated information exchange among medical specialties in travel role to enhance collaboration.
- Coordinated surgical procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient vitals during surgery to maintain stable conditions.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare operating room and equipment.
RN circulator
UVM medical center
Burlington
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Facilitated surgical procedures across multiple specialties in various medical facilities.
- Coordinated surgical procedures to ensure patient safety and optimal workflow.
- Assisted surgeons by providing necessary instruments and supplies during operations.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the surgical team promptly.
RN circulator
UVM medical center
Burlington
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Facilitated communication among various medical specialties during travel assignments.
- Coordinated surgical procedures and ensured sterile environments in operating rooms.
- Managed patient positioning and monitored vital signs during surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists for optimal patient care.
Rn Circultor
Advent health carrollwood
Tampa , FL
10.2010 - 02.2019
- Directed clinical operations as charge nurse for spine service, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Led multidisciplinary teams in delivering high-quality healthcare to spine patients.
- Managed patient assessments and coordinated treatment plans for improved outcomes.
- Implemented best practices and protocols that streamlined service delivery for spine patients.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve team goals and resolve service-related issues.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
RN Circulator
CirculatorSt Josephs Hospital
Tampa, FL
05.2007 - 10.2010
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal workflow.
- Managed pediatric services for ENT, plastics, urology, general surgery, neurology, and orthopedics to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Oversaw acquisition and maintenance of critical surgical instruments, ensuring their availability for timely surgical procedures.
- Streamlined workflows for surgical instrument management, improving turnaround time for instrument preparation.
- Collaborated with sterile processing teams to uphold industry standards and compliance.
RN Circulator
Little Company of Mary Hospital
Torrance, CA
01.2005 - 05.2007
- Delivered nursing care on weekends at local clinic, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared surgical instruments and supplies for various procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Monitored patient vitals during surgery for safety and stability.
Education
ASRN -
Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health
Los Angeles12-2004
Skills
- Surgical procedures
- Sterile technique
- Clinical judgment
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Pre-surgery assessments
- Clinical software
- Electronic health records
- EMR software
- Specialty circulation
- Operations oversight
- Workflow management
- Clinical judgment
- Process improvement
- HIPAA compliance
- Instrument passing
- Team collaboration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Ethical practice
- HIPAA compliance
- Instrument passing
- EMR software
- Pre-surgery assessments
Timeline
RN circulator
U of U Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Rn Circulator
Advent health Tampa
09.2022 - 11.2023
RN circulator
UVM medical center
05.2022 - 08.2022
RN Circulator
Banner health
02.2022 - 04.2023
RN circulator
UVM medical center
01.2020 - 11.2021
Rn Circultor
Advent health carrollwood
10.2010 - 02.2019
RN Circulator
CirculatorSt Josephs Hospital
05.2007 - 10.2010
RN Circulator
Little Company of Mary Hospital
01.2005 - 05.2007
ASRN -
Los Angeles County College of Nursing And Allied Health