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Christine Grogan

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled Operating Room Registered Nurse with nearly 40 years of experience, specializing in perioperative care since 1986. I bring a deep understanding of surgical procedures, patient flow, and interdisciplinary coordination to support optimal outcomes across the surgical continuum. Known for compassionate patient advocacy, strong communication skills, and a calm solutions focused approach in high pressure environments. Now seeking to transition into an Operating Room Nurse Navigator role to provide personalized support and guidance to patients throughout their surgical journey.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Operating Room Charge Nurse

HCA Florida Blake Hospital
Bradenton, FL
07.2018 - Current
  • Facilitated collaboration between physicians, nurses, technicians, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted surgeons during complex cases by providing technical support when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of operating room activities such as surgical logs and staffing schedules.
  • Coordinated with other departments in order to ensure smooth workflow throughout the hospital system.
  • Provided clinical guidance and direction to staff members in order to ensure optimal efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements related to the operation of the OR.
  • Identified potential safety hazards or risks that could impact patients or personnel working in the OR.
  • Pursued opportunities and leveraged expertise to optimize patient care, improve outcomes and optimize performance of nursing team members.
  • Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
  • Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
  • Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
  • Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
  • Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
  • Provided intraoperative care, including tissue retraction, suturing, and application of dressings.
  • Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current with advancements in surgical nursing practices.
  • Acted as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient's family, providing updates and support during procedures.
  • Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
  • Documented all operative procedures and patient interactions in electronic medical records with attention to detail.
  • Ensured all surgical instruments and equipment were properly sterilized and organized for accessibility.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

American Mobile Nursing
Beckley, WV
11.2017 - 07.2018
  • Perioperative Nursing

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Doctor's Same Day Surgery
Sarasota, FL
02.2003 - 04.2017
  • Perioperative Nursing

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Travel Nursing Jobs
Varied
02.2003 - 04.2017
  • Perioperative Nursing

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Port Charlotte, FL
04.1990 - 10.1991
  • Perioperative Nursing

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
06.1988 - 06.1990
  • Perioperative Nursing

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Beth Isreal Hospital
New York, NY
04.1986 - 06.1988
  • Perioperative Nursing

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Beth Israel of Nursing
New York, NY
04-1986

Skills

  • Perioperative nursing expertise (pre-, intra-, and post operative care)
  • Surgical case coordination and workflow optimization
  • Patient education and advocacy throughout surgical journey
  • Strong knowledge of OR protocols, procedures, and instrumentation
  • Multidisciplinary communication and care team collaboration
  • EMR documentation and patient tracking systems
  • Ability to triage, prioritize, and manage complex caseloads
  • Compassionate, patient centered care and support
  • Problem solving and critical thinking in high stress environments
  • Preoperative assessment and discharge planning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operating Room Charge Nurse

HCA Florida Blake Hospital
07.2018 - Current

Operating Room Registered Nurse

American Mobile Nursing
11.2017 - 07.2018

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Doctor's Same Day Surgery
02.2003 - 04.2017

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Travel Nursing Jobs
02.2003 - 04.2017

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Fawcett Memorial Hospital
04.1990 - 10.1991

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
06.1988 - 06.1990

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Beth Isreal Hospital
04.1986 - 06.1988

Associate of Science - Nursing

Beth Israel of Nursing

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