Catherine Cummings
Auburn Hills,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Corewell Health
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
Registered Nurse, Mother/Baby
Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Assessment of mother and baby during postpartum stay
- Educated new parents and family members regarding newborn and postpartum care
- Patient assessments including fundamental checks and pain management
- Assessing for complications such as pre-eclampsia or hemorrhage
- Assisted mother and infant in breastfeeding
- Provided care for postpartum and GYN surgery patients
- Management and treatment of infants with low glucose levels and jaundice
- Performed hearing tests, newborn screens and CCHD testing.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Monitor and manage various treatments and care interventions
- Collect lab specimens, order diagnostic tests and interpret lab results
- Plan and coordinate day-to-day administrative and operational functioning of a 36 bed medical surgical unit as the charge nurse
- Monitor and record patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Supervise nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Oversee patient admission and patient discharge processes
- Assist patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for incisions, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Providing dressing changes and wound care
- Treat patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Address questions and concerns while educating patient and family on optimal treatment procedures
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Care for complex patients with variety of lines, drains, tubes and airways.
Education
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Oakland Community College
10.2020
Skills
- BLS (CPR and AED) Certified
- NRP Certified
- Knowledge of EPIC and Powerchart
- Medication and IV administration
- Periop 101
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Corewell Health
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Mother/Baby
Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
Associates of Science in Nursing -
Oakland Community College
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