Brian Waddle
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 2 years of professional nursing experiance. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Driven and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TriHealth- Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in the Operating room, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, surgical assistants, surgical technicians, CRNAs and ORAs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Contributed to a high-performing operating room team through consistent collaboration, effective problem-solving, and open communication with peers.
- Participated actively in enhancing overall patient experience within the operating room setting.
- Reduced surgical complications through thorough patient assessment and timely communication with the surgical team.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the surgical process.
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.
- Maintained an organized and efficient work environment within the operating room by effectively managing supplies, equipment inventory, and sterilization processes.
- Increased positive outcomes for patients undergoing surgery by promptly identifying potential complications and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by accurately interpreting diagnostic data prior to surgery, ensuring optimal decision-making during procedures.
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues in navigating complex case scenarios, offering expertise on various surgical interventions and troubleshooting challenges encountered during procedures.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment..
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Assisted physicians and provided support to surgical team in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Server Assistant
Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment
07.2021 - Current
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Maintained adequate levels of linens, trays and silverware items for customers and performed washing and sanitation duties as needed.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Assisted servers with monitoring tables for customer satisfaction, quality and additional service.
- Applied proactive and resourceful nature to create pleasant guest experiences.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Delivered customer service excellence by promptly filling orders, communicating food requests to kitchen personnel and offering assistance ahead of requests.
Nursing Student
Good Samaritan College Of Nursing & Health Science
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Assisted medical team with procedures.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
- Collaborated with health care team members in delivery of holistic care to patients.
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
- Cared for patients in assigned units in line with nursing process and Joint Commission standards.
- Established immediate and long-term care goals and worked with interdisciplinary team to create plans to achieve goals.
- Investigated diagnoses to learn more about mechanism, action, peak and onset of each.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
- Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draws.
- Coordinated supplies for physicians and assisted with procedures.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science
Cincinnati, OH05.2022
Skills
- Procedure Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Decision Making
- Care Coordination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Creative Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Delegation and Motivation
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Licensed RN
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team Coordination
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Acute care expertise
- Preoperative preparation
- Sterile Technique Expertise
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TriHealth- Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Server Assistant
Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment
07.2021 - Current
Nursing Student
Good Samaritan College Of Nursing & Health Science
05.2020 - 05.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Good Samaritan College of Nursing And Health Science
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