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Carey Gantt

Fallon,NV

Summary

Dynamic RN First Assist with extensive experience at Banner Churchill Community Hospital, excelling in surgical collaboration and patient safety. Certified in BLS, ACLS, and CNOR, I effectively mentor new staff while enhancing operating room efficiency. Proven ability to foster teamwork and ensure optimal patient outcomes through skilled communication and advanced surgical techniques.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

RN First Assist

Banner Churchill Community Hospital
03.2022 - Current


  • Collaborate with members of the surgical team for positioning, instrumentation, devices and medications needed to insure patients are safe and physician preferences are met.
  • Collaborate with surgeons preoperatively when clarification is needed to promote positive patient outcomes.
  • Assist surgeon with procedures and surgeries by retracting tissue, providing hemostasis and visualization in a wound.
  • Assist surgeon in laparoscopic surgery by managing the camera and using a grasper in retraction or tissue manipulation.
  • Wound closure using suture to close dermal layers or skin as well as use of skin stapler.
  • Wound Vac placement in cases of impeded wound healing.
  • Assist in the training of new circulating nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

RN Circulator

Banner Churchill Community Hospital
08.2015 - 02.2022
  • Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
  • Participated in ongoing education opportunities to expand knowledge of current best practices in RN Circulator roles.
  • Contributed to successful surgeries with efficient preparation, organization, and management of operating rooms.
  • Provided thorough handoff reports to enhance continuity of care between shifts and departments.
  • Mentored new staff members on safe practices within the operating room setting, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Education

RN First Assist -

National Institute of First Assisting
02-2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Touro University, Nevada
Henderson, NV
02-2021

Skills

  • RN First Assist
  • Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR)
  • Basic life support (BLS)
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric advances life support (PALS)

Timeline

RN First Assist

Banner Churchill Community Hospital
03.2022 - Current

RN Circulator

Banner Churchill Community Hospital
08.2015 - 02.2022

RN First Assist -

National Institute of First Assisting

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Touro University, Nevada

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