Carrie Ann Berg

Registered Nurse

St. Lukes Hospital

Duluth, MN

12.2004 - Current

Operating Nurse with 12 years experience.
Proficient in Neuro surgery
Decompressions, Fusions, Discectomy Stryker navigation and Brain Lab systems, AIRO bed, Levo and Mayfield positioners, ALIF, (anterior lumbar innerbody fusions), cranictomy/craniotomy, shunt placements
Orthopedic experience
Ortho trauma, (OSI fracture table)Total joints (Hana Bed for Direct hip approach), Arthroscopic procedures, Hand and Ankle, 2 years on the Ortho call team.
General Surgery
XI robot, laparoscopic and open cases
ENT
Resource nurse for 2 years
Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Assisted surgeons with instruments and other supplies during operations.
Ensured proper functioning of all medical equipment used in the OR.
Prepared and maintained accurate records of patient care activities.
Evaluated patient's physical condition before, during and after surgery.
Provided emotional support to patients undergoing surgery or invasive procedures.
Managed inventory levels of supplies required for daily surgeries.
Conducted pre-surgery assessments on assigned patients prior to their admission into the OR.
Verified correct identification of patient before beginning any procedure.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations within the operating suite environment.
Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.