Christina Sack
Wichita,KS
Summary
Accomplished Operating Room Registered Nurse with a proven track record showcasing expertise in OR nursing and infection prevention. Proficient in many services including trauma, ortho, ortho trauma, total joints, ortho-spine, neuro, plastics, general, and laparoscopic procedures. Excels in delivering high-quality patient care, reducing postoperative complications, and enhancing team efficiency in and out of the operating room. Skilled in clear patient communication and time management, significantly improving treatment outcomes as well as patient, doctor, and coworker satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Ascension Via Christi St.Francis
Wichita, KS
11.2023 - Current
- Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Administered topical, oral, IV, and intramuscular medication treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Collaborating with multiple healthcare teams to develop and adjust care plans.
- Managed and delivered outstanding care from treatment initiation through to completion to patients with various diagnoses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Communicated with multiple healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Pratt Regional Medical Center
Pratt, KS
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Assisted in Pre-Op, Post-op, and sterile processing.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
St.Luke's
Boise, ID
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University
St Louis, MO
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Level 1 Trauma Center and Magnet Status facility.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Assisted in complex trauma surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MO08.2021
Skills
- Perioperative Nursing
- Surgical Counts
- Level 1 Traumas
- Infection Prevention
- Asepsis Standards
- Patient Safety
- Surgical Equipment
- Clinical Assessments
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Terminology
- Continuing Education
- Cultural Competence
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Infection Control
- Pain Management
- Wound Care
- Treatment Preparation
Certification
Certified by the American Heart Association in ACLS, BLS, and PALS. NIHSS certified.
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Ascension Via Christi St.Francis
11.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Pratt Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
St.Luke's
12.2022 - 04.2023
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University
10.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing Barnes-Jewish College