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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, OH
01.2018

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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