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CAMILLE BUCHANAN

Riverview

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with 7+ years of experience in perioperative, medical-surgical, orthopedic, rehabilitation, and long-term care nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at providing holistic bedside care, supporting post-operative recovery, and educating patients and families. Trusted with advanced intraoperative responsibilities, including preparing medications for CRNAs, scrubbing in for cardiac and thoracic surgeries, holding and stabilizing the heart intraoperatively, and functioning in anesthesia support roles.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CVOR RN

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Circulated for high-acuity cardiac and thoracic cases, ensuring adherence to sterile technique and surgical safety protocols.
  • Prepared and verified medications for CRNAs, maintaining accuracy and safety in anesthesia administration.
  • Assisted anesthesia providers intraoperatively, anticipating patient needs and supporting airway and hemodynamic management.
  • Held and stabilized the heart intraoperatively to support perfusion and surgical precision.
  • Applied infection control and medication safety practices consistent with hospital standards.

Staff RN

Orlando Health Bayfront
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Delivered direct patient care on medical-surgical and post-operative orthopedic units, including medication administration, wound care, pain management, and discharge planning.
  • Monitored patients for complications, coordinated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and educated patients/families on recovery.
  • Provided perioperative support in Robotics and CVOR, including circulating, scrubbing, and anesthesia tech duties.
  • Assisted CRNAs with medication preparation and anesthesia management in high-pressure surgical environments.

PRN RN

Pines of Sarasota & Sarasota Pointe Rehab
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Provided bedside care in rehab and long-term care facilities, managing diverse patient populations.
  • Administered medications, monitored chronic conditions, and provided patient/family education.

LPN

Multiple Settings
05.2018 - 08.2022
  • Delivered care in nursing homes, behavioral health, addiction treatment, memory care, correctional facilities, and home health.
  • Administered medications, monitored chronic illnesses, and provided patient/family teaching in varied clinical environments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
12-2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
06-2022

Practical Nursing Diploma -

Erwin Technical College
Tampa, FL
06-2017

Skills

  • Patient Assessment & Monitoring
  • Medication Administration & Safety
  • Wound Care & Post-Op Recovery
  • Care Coordination & Discharge Planning
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking in Acute & High-Stakes Settings
  • Advanced Intraoperative Support (CRNA assistance, scrubbing, anesthesia tech duties, cardiac surgical support)

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) #9606392 — Exp. 2026-07-31

Certifications

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA
  • NIH Stroke Scale – AHA

Timeline

CVOR RN

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - 07.2025

Staff RN

Orlando Health Bayfront
09.2022 - 06.2024

PRN RN

Pines of Sarasota & Sarasota Pointe Rehab
01.2022 - 01.2024

LPN

Multiple Settings
05.2018 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Petersburg College

Associate of Science - Nursing

St. Petersburg College

Practical Nursing Diploma -

Erwin Technical College

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