Christopher McKenzie-Bates BSN, RN
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta,GA
6
years of professional experience
Early-career Registered Nurse with 1.5 years OR circulator experience, strong sterile technique, and a focus on patient advocacy. Skilled in team collaboration, detailed documentation, and supporting safe, precise surgical care.
Work History
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Circulator)
1 Year 3 Months- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Prepared operating room equipment and verified surgical supplies before procedures.
- Monitored patient status throughout surgery and responded to changes promptly.
- Assisted surgeons and anesthesia staff with sterile technique and intraoperative support.
- Documented perioperative care accurately in electronic medical records.
- Maintained strict infection control standards and surgical field integrity.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
Nurse Extern - Surgical Services and NICU
11 Months- Delivered bedside care by tracking vital signs, recording patient observations, and notifying nursing staff of reported changes.
- Followed infection control, isolation, and safety protocols to reduce risk across care areas.
- Administered compassionate patient support during difficult times, reinforcing emotional well-being and recovery progress.
Intake Coordinator
2 Years 6 Months- Supported COVID-19 testing and pandemic response through patient interviews and intake review. Kept physical documentation and digital records well organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
- Managed daily administrative and operational workflows for the COVID-19 testing center. Performed patient COVID-19 testing and handled infectious specimens with care. Completed specimen processing and counseled patients on next steps.
- Entered and updated confidential records in electronic systems with strong accuracy and consistency.
- Communicated eligibility requirements, appointment details, and referral instructions to clients and community partners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Dean's List
- Honor Roll
- cum laude graduate
- Professional Development: Specialized extracurricular Introduction to Perioperative Nursing Course
Associate of Science - Psychology
Skills
Sterile technique
Variety of trained surgical specialties
Patient advocacy
Direct patient care
Intraoperative assessment
Compassionate care
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Circulator)
Northside Hospital Atlanta
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Extern - Surgical Services and NICU
Northside Hospital Cherokee
09.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Intake Coordinator
Georgia Department Of Public Health
06.2020 - 12.2022Read More
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Read More
Georgia Highlands College
Associate of Science from Psychology
Read More