Cheyenne Ganshorn
Niles,MI
Summary
Registered nurse specializing in operating room environments, emphasizing patient care and safety protocols. Demonstrated expertise in coordinating surgical schedules and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control and enhancing overall surgical efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Trinity Health
Mishawaka , In
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care and surgical schedules with multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflow.
- Collaborated with surgeons to enhance pre-operative and post-operative processes.
- Provided technical support during complex cases, assisting surgeons effectively.
- Participated in emergency procedures, demonstrating quick decision-making and adherence to protocols.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Mentored nursing staff, addressing concerns and providing guidance.
- Trained new staff on departmental policies and protocols to ensure seamless integration.
- Implemented best practices to enhance operating room efficiency.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
Mishawaka, Indiana
05.2023 - Current
- Adhered to infection control protocols to ensure sterile operating environment.
- Maintained aseptic techniques for a consistently sterile operating room.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Supported physicians during intraoperative procedures through precise specimen collection.
- Ensured optimal patient positioning on operating table prior to surgery.
- Supervised management of instrumentation, verifying proper functionality at all times.
- Documented operative procedures and patient interactions in electronic medical records accurately.
- Initiated emergency resuscitation measures when complications arose during surgery.
Nurse Technician
Trinity Health
Mishawaka, IN
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and respiration rate, based on instructions from medical or nursing staff.
- Document and report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to support nursing assessments.
- Assist nurses in operating medical equipment and delivering patient care to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Maintain safe environment by adhering to hospital policies for isolation techniques, use of restraints, and fall prevention, reporting unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
- Maintain a safe environment by adhering to hospital policies and procedures for isolation techniques, use of restraints, and prevention of falls. Reports any unsafe conditions to the appropriate associate.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis
South Bend, IN
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Operated hemodialysis machine, efficiently assembling dialyzer and tubing to deliver safe and effective dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Programmed dialysis machines for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal, treatment time, and sodium modeling to meet individualized patient treatment requirements.
- Initiated dialysis via approved access using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques by state, federal, and local regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop care plans, ensuring tailored interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Michigan College (LMC)
Benton Harbor, MI12-2022
High School Diploma -
Buchanan High School
Buchanan, MI06-2013
Skills
- Scheduling and care coordination
- Infection control and aseptic techniques
- Operating room safety and efficiency
- Team collaboration and critical thinking
- Patient advocacy and decision-making
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Michigan Board of Nursing, License #4704400990 (Active)
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Indiana Board of Nursing, License #28281787A (Active)
- BLS - American Heart Association (Exp. September 2026)
- ACLS - American Heart Association (Exp. September 2026)
- PALS - American Heart Association (Exp. September 2026)
Timeline
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Trinity Health
05.2025 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician
Trinity Health
05.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis
08.2017 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Michigan College (LMC)
High School Diploma -
Buchanan High School