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CHELSEA Finch RN

Palm Coast,FL

Summary

Conscientious Operating Room Nurse with strict adherence in practice to AORN standards, while advocating for patients within the perioperative setting. Motivated to continue practicing in surgical services while challenging and utilizing an excellence in skills within a well-respected facility, thriving towards a desire to make a difference in patient care.

Specialties and experience in the surgical setting are strong in a multitude of areas, with high regards to Orthopedics, Transplants, Procurements, Neurology, Urology, Trauma, General and Gynecologic surgeries. Recognized as being well organized, detail-oriented and caring, with strengths exhibited around extensive knowledge in aseptic technique, and equipment/product safety.

With the ability to communicate efficiently, use good judgment and make decisive decisions, I believe I would be an asset to your team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Circulating OR Nurse

Mayo Clinic
01.2024 - Current
  • Reduced surgery delays by efficiently preparing the operating room with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies.
  • Streamlined communication between surgical team members, ensuring accurate sharing of critical information during procedures.
  • Managed planning, scheduling and coordination, along with determination of procurement procedures
  • Created and led procurement team by training staff and overseeing current policies and procedures with implementation of new coordination plans , resources and communication
  • Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

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Ansaarie Cardiac And Endovascular Institute
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Implementing efficient operating room processes and procedures within the Cardiac/ Vascular specialty
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing effective pre-operative preparations and post-operative care protocols for promotion of re-vascularization procedures
  • Implemented infection control measures to maintain a sterile operating environment, reducing the risk of postoperative complications with special attention in Cardiac/ Vascular procedures
  • Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, showcasing strong clinical skills and attention to detail.
  • Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring anesthesia levels during surgical procedures.
  • Reduced postoperative complications by providing thorough pre-operative assessments and consultations with patients.
  • Collaborated with surgeons and healthcare teams 1:1 to develop customized anesthesia plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Educated patients on anesthesia risks, benefits, and alternatives, fostering informed decision-making processes.
  • Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
  • Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Advent Health Orlando
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards while advocating for the patient.
  • Provided direct support and knowledge to surgical team during procedures with patients of high acuity
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing in a timely and efficient matter.
  • Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
  • Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients centered around Kidney and Liver Transplants
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients within a complex surgical procedure.
  • Provided enhanced knowledge and support to surgical team with Robotic procedures.
  • Utilized for exceptional knowledge and timely responses to multiple services and patient acuity within the surgical setting.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

AdventHealth DeLand
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
  • Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.

Operating Room RN

Mayo Clinic
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Proficient knowledge, efficiency and skill in application of Robotics surgery
  • Configured or tested robots or robotic applications on Davinci XI, Davinci SI
  • Skilled and knowledgeable with Holmium lasers, laser safety , laser configuration
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures and prepped operating rooms in compliance with asepsis standards
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

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Flagler Health Care
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Substantial understanding of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Trained new nurses in Periop environment in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Circulate multiple specialties with emphasis on Orthopedics and Neurology.
  • Ensures that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment, in accordance with the physician’s preference card

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Halifax Health
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all necessary procedural requirements
  • Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries/surgeons.
  • Proficient knowledge in Robotics surgery, Davinci XI, Mayko - Stryker, ROSA
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
  • Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
12.2023

Associates of Science - Nursing

St. Johns River State College
St. Augustine, FL
05.2019

Skills

  • Collaboration , Analytical Skills
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Preventive Healthcare/ Infection Control
  • Orthopedic
  • Transplants
  • Vascular
  • Organ donation, Procurement
  • Urology
  • Neurologic
  • Laparoscopic General, Gynecology/ Obstetric, Urology
  • Trauma
  • General OR
  • Robotics, DAVINCI XI, DAVINCI SI, MAKO , ROSA
  • Colorectal, Endoscopic, GI
  • Plastics
  • Holmium Laser, Moses Laser
  • Pediatric
  • Opthalmic
  • Dental

Certification

RN LICENSE # 9517556

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

PERIOP 101: A Core Curriculum Didactic OR Course

Timeline

Circulating OR Nurse

Mayo Clinic
01.2024 - Current

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Ansaarie Cardiac And Endovascular Institute
12.2023 - 02.2024

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Advent Health Orlando
07.2023 - 01.2024

Operating Room Registered Nurse

AdventHealth DeLand
03.2023 - 06.2023

Operating Room RN

Mayo Clinic
02.2022 - 05.2022

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Flagler Health Care
09.2021 - 12.2021

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Halifax Health
07.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Daytona State College

Associates of Science - Nursing

St. Johns River State College

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