CHARLES ROBERT HARDAKER
Rome,GA
Summary
Loyal, collaborative nurse with a steadfast commitment to quality care and preventative care advocacy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CVOR Registered Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessment, pre and post-operative care, and surgical preparation.
- Provided direct nursing care for cardiovascular patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated closely with other healthcare team members such as anesthesiologists or perfusionists during surgical procedures.
Perioperative Nurse
UNITED STATES NAVY
Columbia, SC
12.2010 - Current
- Provide nursing support services for NRC Columbia.
- Perioperative nurse for NR NMRTC Camp Lejeune.
- As the Officer in Charge, I help facilitate and lead an 18 member medical detachment making sure the NRC and the detachment are ready to be mobilized at anytime.
Perioperative Charge RN for CT Service Line
Advent Health Redmond
Rome, GA
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Individualized care for each Cardiothoracic surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
- Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.
- Delivered key information to patients and caregivers to prepare for operations, side effects and expected recovery process.
Ortho/Neuro Coordinator
Redmond Regional Medical Center
Rome, GA
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Coordinate all orthopedic cases for the Main OR including staffing, budget, supplies. and scheduling.
- Made recommendations to company policies and overall culture to improve worker safety.
- Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling usage of equipment and materials.
- Trained new and current employees on ways to reduce incidents and eliminate hazards.
Manager of Cardiac Rehab
Redmond Regional Medical Center
Rome, GA
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Supervised ten other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
Patient Care Coordinator Main Operating Room
REDMOND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Rome, GA
02.2010 - 10.2016
- Responsible for performing nursing activities in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of the patients' surgical experience.
- Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Staff Registered Nurse
REDMOND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Rome, GA
05.2007 - 02.2010
- Urology, Gynecology, and Med-Surg. Unit
- Responsible for implementing the practice of nursing through the use of the nursing process in concert with other health care professionals.
Staff Registered Nurse
REDMOND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Rome, GA
07.2006 - 04.2007
- Orthopedic, Neuro, General surgery Med-Surg. Unit
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
2006
Master of Public Health -
Armstrong Atlantic State University
2000
Bachelor of Science and Health - Athletic Training
University of North Florida
1998
Skills
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Experience with LEAN
- Surgical treatment planning
- Unit administration
- Staff Development and Precepting
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Georgia Board of Nursing June 2006 - Present (License Number RN183500)
- Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR)-May 2016
Timeline
CVOR Registered Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Perioperative Charge RN for CT Service Line
Advent Health Redmond
12.2021 - 10.2023
Ortho/Neuro Coordinator
Redmond Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - 12.2021
Manager of Cardiac Rehab
Redmond Regional Medical Center
10.2016 - 05.2018
Perioperative Nurse
UNITED STATES NAVY
12.2010 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator Main Operating Room
REDMOND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
02.2010 - 10.2016
Staff Registered Nurse
REDMOND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
05.2007 - 02.2010
Staff Registered Nurse
REDMOND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
07.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Highlands College
Master of Public Health -
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Bachelor of Science and Health - Athletic Training
University of North Florida
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