Christina Southerland
Glenolden,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Crozer Health System, excelling in operating room roles. Expert in sterile technique and infection control, ensuring patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams while advocating for patients, enhancing care transitions and recovery processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Crozer Health System
Chester, PA
07.2021 - 05.2025
- - Served as Operating Room RN in circulating and scrub roles across a range of surgical specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and vascular.
- - Ensured compliance with sterile technique and aseptic protocols, maintaining surgical field integrity and minimizing infection risk.
- - Prepared surgical suites and equipment according to case-specific requirements and surgeon preferences.
- - Conducted pre-op assessments, verified consents, and supported patients and families throughout the surgical experience.
- - Monitored patients intraoperatively, documenting accurately in EMR and communicating changes promptly to the surgical team.
- - Assisted in positioning, prepping, and draping patients and anticipated surgeon needs during procedures.
- - Supported post-anesthesia recovery hand-offs and promoted seamless care transitions.
- - Collaborated with anesthesia, surgical techs, and other perioperative staff to maintain efficient OR flow and patient safety.
Licensed Practical Nurse
ATC Healthcare Agency
08.2019 - 07.2021
- - Functioned as Charge Nurse and Interim Supervisor in skilled and hospice care settings.
- - Provided compassionate care to residents and patients in long-term, rehab, and palliative units.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riddle Village
Middletown, PA
12.2016 - 08.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12-2021
Associate of Applied Science -
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05-2021
LPN -
Local 1199c Training & Upgrading Fund
08-2011
Skills
- Operating Room Circulating & Scrub Nurse
- Neuro IR
- Surgical Patient Preparation & Recovery
- Sterile Technique & Infection Control
- Instrument Setup & Case Management
- Intraoperative Patient Monitoring
- EMR & Surgical Documentation
- Patient Advocacy & Safety
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Crozer Health System
07.2021 - 05.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
ATC Healthcare Agency
08.2019 - 07.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riddle Village
12.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Applied Science -
Delaware County Community College
LPN -
Local 1199c Training & Upgrading Fund
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