Carrie LaForge
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in surgical patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center
08.2023 - Current
- Ophthalmology OR RN, floated to pre and post op as needed for efficient unit workflow
- Served as a mentor to new staff members, sharing expertise and guidance on best practices in the operating room setting.
- Contributed to improved efficiency within the department by assisting with case management tasks such as scheduling surgeries, coordinating resources, and updating documentation.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
HCA Houston Medical Center
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Experienced circulator in specialties such as General, ENT, GYN, Ortho, Uro-Gyn, Endoscopy, Urology and Davinci Robot.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care, resulting in successful surgeries and expedited recoveries.
- Traveled to this facility for two separate contracts of 13 weeks Oct - Jan 2022 and March - Aug 2023.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
HCA Northwest Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Experienced circulator in specialties such as General, ENT, GYN, Ortho, Endoscopy, Urology and Davinci Robot, Vascular, Neuro.
- Assisted surgeons with complex operations, demonstrating strong technical skills and knowledge of various surgical procedures.
- Provided critical support during emergency situations, utilizing quick thinking and advanced problem-solving abilities under pressure.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Marshfield Clinic Medical Center Minocqua
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Experienced circulator in specialties such as General, ENT, GYN, Ortho, Endoscopy, Urology, Davinci Robot, Peds: General, ENT and Ortho.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing high-quality perioperative care in a fast-paced operating room environment.
- Promoted positive teamwork dynamics within the operating room by collaborating closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Registered Nurse: Operating Room Circulator, PACU, PRE/Post Operative Care
UP Health System Bell Hospital, Surgical Services
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Trained in all areas of Operating Room, PACU and Ambulatory Surgery
- Experienced circulator for General, ENT, Gyn (including cesarean sections), Ortho, Urology, Plastics, Opthalmic, Peds: General, Dental, ENT
- Coordinated pre-operative phone calls, follow up care and scheduling of patient procedures.
Registered Nurse: Labor and Delivery RN, Nursery RN, Mom/Baby RN
St. Vincent’s Hospital, Divisional Women and Infant Services
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Trained in all 3 specialties of labor/delivery, postpartum care and newborn at all three hospital locations
- Specialized training as OR circulating nurse and PACU nurse during cesarean sections and recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Nominated twice for Daisy Nursing Award for delivering excellent patient care.
Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical/Ortho RN
St. Vincent’s Hospital, Inpatient Surgical Services
02.2017 - 10.2018
- Provide direct patient care on a pre-and post-inpatient surgical, specializing in orthopedics.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Education
Professional Nursing Associate of Science -
Rasmussen College
Green Bay, WI12.2016
Skills
- Continuing Education
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Electronic Medical Records
- Airway Management
- Sterile Technique
- Time Management
- Preoperative Preparation
- Postoperative Care
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
Honored recipient of Daisy Award, three times for recognition of superior patient care.
Certification
- BLS Provider, American Heart Association, 04/2024
- ACLS Certification, American Heart Association, 04/08/24
- PALS Certification, American Heart Association, 03/17/24
- Registered Nursing Licensure, WI, 233966
- Registered Nursing Licensure, MI, 4704367417
- Registered Nursing Licensure, SD, R057456
- NRP Certification, 2021
- Lactation Certification, 2019
- AWOHNN Intermediate 2019
References
- Darcy McEnroe, RN, BSN, Director of Surgical Services, Marshfield Clinic Medical Center Minocqua, (715) 358-1722, (715) 439-8291, Mcenroe.darcy@marshfieldclinic.org
- Vanessa Stewart, RN, BSN, Operating Room Manager, (361) 510-0325, vmaries_24@yahoo.com
- Kristine Blay RN, BSN, Surgical Services Manager, (281) 723-3738, Kristine.Blay@hcahealthcare.com
- Korsha Mathurin, RN, Travel OR Circulating RN, (832) 563-8716, Korscha.Mathurin@gmail.com
- Madalyn Biggs RN, MSN, Nurse Administrator, Johns Hopkins Surgery Center at Lutherville, (410) 583-2811, mbiggs@jhmi.edu
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
Additional Information
Received Daisy Award
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center
08.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
HCA Northwest Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
HCA Houston Medical Center
10.2022 - 08.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Marshfield Clinic Medical Center Minocqua
01.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse: Operating Room Circulator, PACU, PRE/Post Operative Care
UP Health System Bell Hospital, Surgical Services
08.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse: Labor and Delivery RN, Nursery RN, Mom/Baby RN
St. Vincent’s Hospital, Divisional Women and Infant Services
10.2018 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical/Ortho RN
St. Vincent’s Hospital, Inpatient Surgical Services
02.2017 - 10.2018
Professional Nursing Associate of Science -
Rasmussen College
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