Charissa Mervine
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced Perioperative Registered Nurse seeking a position at this facility. Dedicated to advancing my career by delivering high-quality nursing care in the operating room. Committed to adhering to AORN standards and prioritizing patient safety during surgical procedures.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative RN/RN Circulator
Brooke Army Medical Center
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma Center
- Multi-Trauma, critical care, ortho and neuro experience
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Competently caring for patients in complicated, high acuity surgery
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Perioperative RN/RN Circulator
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Extensive experience circulating in Orthopedics, Neuro, General and Gynecology surgery
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical Telemetry
St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Providing care to the vulnerable population amidst high stress situations
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Patient Care Technician on Cardiac Step Down Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH01.2018
Skills
- Preceptor to new hires
- Detail-oriented
- Critical thinking skills
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Clear communication
- Operating room management
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Operating room safety
- Circulating nurse skills
- Preoperative checklists
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas, RN1084375
- American Red Cross ALS certified, 1SRJ7NJ
- BLS certified, 1SRJ7QM
Timeline
Perioperative RN/RN Circulator
Brooke Army Medical Center
12.2023 - 12.2024
Perioperative RN/RN Circulator
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse- Medical/Surgical Telemetry
St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2019 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician on Cardiac Step Down Unit
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedarville University
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