Casey Bivenour
Philadelphia,United States
Summary
Operating Room Registered Nurse with nearly two years of experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Philadelphia. Specialized in general surgery, while being skilled in circulating and scrubbing for high-acuity and complex surgical cases. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while maintaining patient safety and supporting surgical teams. Prior experience as a Nurse Extern in a surgery center provides a strong foundation in perioperative workflows and patient care. Seeking to bring expertise and resilience to diverse travel nursing assignments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, United States
10.2024 - Current
- Working at a fast-paced Level 1 trauma center in West Philadelphia.
- Specialized in circulating/scrubbing general surgery (eyes, appendectomies, gallbladder removal, hernia repair, plastics, OMFS, GYN, urology, and Davinci robotic procedures).
- Assisted in positioning patients on the operating table for optimal access.
- Documented patient information and surgical details in electronic health records accurately within EPIC.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes within the OR setting.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare operating rooms for various surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons during various surgical procedures in a fast-paced environment.
Nurse Extern
Pennsylvania Surgery and Laser Center
Philadelphia, United States
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing
- Enhanced communication between interdisciplinary teams for better patient outcomes
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness within the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2024
Skills
- Communication
- Patient Safety
- Quality Control
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Surgical instrumentation
- Intraoperative support
- Patient positioning
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Infection Control
- Adaptability
- EPIC charting
Certification
- RN PA Compact License
- BLS Provider, 04/24
- CPR Certified, American Heart Association
Leadership And Activities
Widener University Student Nurses' Association, Chester, PA, United States, 09/20, present, Learned about the impact nurses have on the community.
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Pennsylvania Surgery and Laser Center
05.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
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