Christy Braud
Prairieville,United States
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong focus on patient safety and operational excellence. Proven ability to administer effective pre-operative care while maintaining a sterile environment. Eager to support surgical teams in delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2023 - Current
- IV starts and blood draws
- Charge Nurse every weekend and some weekdays
- Preceptor
- Collaborated with surgical teams to coordinate patient care during procedures.
- Administered pre-operative assessments and ensured patient safety protocols were followed.
Registered Nurse - Endoscopy
Ochsner Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2022 - 12.2023
- IV starts and blood draws
- Occasional Charge Nurse
- Collaborated with physicians and staff to coordinate efficient patient flow during endoscopy sessions.
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2017 - 12.2022
- IV starts and blood draws
- Preceptor
- Administered preoperative assessments and collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Assisted in maintaining sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols and best practices.
- Educated patients and families on postoperative care, ensuring understanding of recovery processes.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Nightingale Nursing Agency
Boca Raton, FL
08.2016 - 06.2017
- IV starts and blood draws
- Charge Nurse on weekends and some afternoons
- Preceptor
- Administered preoperative assessments and collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, enhancing communication among care teams.
- Trained new nursing staff on operational procedures and safety standards within the operating room setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LASkills
- Patient assessment
- Operating room safety
- Surgical safety
- Patient safety
- Intraoperative support
- Patient positioning
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Endoscopy
Ochsner Medical Center
12.2022 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
06.2017 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Nightingale Nursing Agency
08.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University