Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering two years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Circulator
Lakewood Health System
05.2021 - Current
Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
RN Charge Nurse
LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
07.2019 - 05.2021
Supervise LPN's, TMA's and CRA's and delegate when appropriate.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Implement resident's plan of care, process provider's orders, correctly dispense medications and complete treatments as ordered.
Observe and enforce proper infection control and safety procedures.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
LPN
LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
06.2016 - 07.2019
Worked directly with providers to promote effective workflow for quality patient care
Obtained and recorded vital signs, and gathered relevant patient information
Verified that the patients' charts were updated promptly and accurately.
CRA
LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
03.2015 - 06.2016
Provided high quality patient care in a challenging environment
Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties
Commended for effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Adhered to procedures, practices and regulatory requirements to maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
07.2022
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN REGISTERED NURSING -
CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE
05.2019
DIPLOMA, PRACTICAL NURSING -
CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE
05.2016
Skills
Compassionate and empathetic patient centered care
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
Management/Supervising
Critical Thinking
Prompt and Dependable
Delegation and Motivation
Medication Administration
Patient Safety
General Surgery
Perioperative Nursing
Operating Room Preparations
Infection Prevention
References
Jason Alexander, CRNA, MSN, Lakewood Health System, 49725 County 83, Staples, MN, 56479, (218)-760-9212, jasonalexander@lakewoodhealthsystem.com
Angela Hartwig, RN, BSN, CNOR, Lakewood Health System, 49725 County 83, Staples, MN, 56479, (218)-414-0595, angiehartwig@lakewoodhealthsystem.com
Kimberly Huschle, CRNA, MSN, Lakewood Health System, 49725 County 83, Staples, MN, 56479, (480)-388-2850, kimberlyhuschle@lakewoodhealthsystem.com
Jill Lechner, RN, Nursing Instructor-CLC, 501 West College Drive, Brainerd, MN, 56401, 218-855-8113, jill.lechner@clcmn.edu
Timeline
RN Circulator
Lakewood Health System
05.2021 - Current
RN Charge Nurse
LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
07.2019 - 05.2021
LPN
LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
06.2016 - 07.2019
CRA
LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM
03.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bemidji State University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN REGISTERED NURSING -