Colette Williams
Evans,CO
Summary
Seeking a career in a challenging position that will fully utilize my abilities, talents and potentials in healthcare. One that will provide the opportunity to strive for excellence towards the vision and mission of exceptional patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Manager
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives within the department, tracking progress towards goals and adjusting strategies as necessary based on results achieved.
- Fostered an inclusive workplace culture that valued diversity among employees, promoting respect, open communication, and teamwork.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring timely availability of necessary supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce the risk of infections and complications during surgery.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Improved patient care by implementing efficient operating room processes and procedures.
- Managed staffing levels effectively, balancing employee needs with budgetary constraints while ensuring adequate coverage during peak periods or emergencies.
- Coached, mentored and supported managers, colleagues and staff.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Operating Room Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Contributed my knowledge, skills, and abilities as an operating room registered nurse in the areas of circulating procedures, conscious sedation, and as scrub RN
- Utilized my skills in general surgery, ENT, orthopedics, plastics, pain, spine and robotics
- Performed pre-operative assessment of patients including physical assessments and education on surgical procedure
- Provided direct patient care to acutely and critically ill patients in the Operating Room setting
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical records according to departmental policies and procedures
Operating Room Charge Nurse & Specialty Coordinator
UCHealth
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated my knowledge, skills, and abilities as an operating room registered nurse in the areas of preoperative assessments, circulating procedures, conscious sedation, and endoscopy
- Extremely experienced coordinator working in the following services general surgery, OB/GYN, urology, ENT, orthopedics, spine and robotics
- Organizes staffing, supplies, and equipment for daily procedures while strategically supervising the performance of the operating room as a charge nurse
- Responsible for supervising RN's, surgical technicians, and support staff; scheduling assignments; the laser safety program; quality audits; and performance improvements
- Successfully managed inventory levels of medical equipment and supplies within the OR unit
Clinical Nurse Leader
Colorado Air National Guard
02.2014 - 03.2020
- Manager and the Officer in Charge of immunizations for the 140th Wing by administering care, submitting statistics, and scheduling training for all members
- Maintained compliance with regulatory bodies regarding safety standards, infection control protocols, and documentation requirements
- Served as a liaison between administration and direct caregivers by responding promptly to inquiries regarding patient care matters
- Assessed patient care needs and developed individualized plans of care accordingly
- Coordinated educational activities for staff members to maintain competency in current nursing practices
- Identified opportunities for process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
Clinical Nurse Administrator
Anderson Podiatry Center Surgery
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Utilized my knowledge, skills, and abilities as a registered nurse to provide leadership, training, supervision, guidance, and coaching for an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)
- Reviewed and ensure that the ASC complied with all established policies and procedures; federal, state, and local regulations; and licensing and accreditation standards
- Oversee all functional aspects of the ASC while also assuming the role of all perioperative nursing services and surgical technician as necessary
- Managed payroll and non-payroll budget
- Organized staffing, supplies, and equipment for daily operations while strategically supervising the performance
- Revised new programs and processes to ensure the scheduling and billing processes were completed in an efficient and effective manner.
Interim District Hospital Administrator
SCL Community Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Applied my knowledge, skills, and abilities as a registered nurse to provide leadership, training, supervision, guidance, and coaching for two hospitals
- Ensured the hospital is in compliance with all established policies and procedures; Federal, state, and local regulations; and licensing and accreditation standards
- Oversaw all functional aspects of the hospital including Nursing, Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Front Office, and Dietary
- Assumed the role of frontline RN in the Emergency or Inpatient Department as necessary
- Managed payroll and non-payroll budgets for two hospitals
- Participated in community outreach programs.
Operating Room Manager-Circulating RN-Clinical Coordinator
Banner Health
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Applied my knowledge, skills, and abilities as a registered nurse manager in the areas of preoperative assessments, circulating procedures, conscious sedation, and endoscopy and coordinating OB/GYN and Urology services
- Organizes staffing, supplies, and equipment for daily procedures while strategically supervising the performance of the operating room
- Utilizes vast skills as a perioperative team member by anticipating the needs of general, orthopedic, podiatry, and urology surgeons
- Responsible for supervising RN's, surgical technicians, and support staff; scheduling assignments; the laser safety program; quality audits; and performance improvements.
Education
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL01.2012
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing -
St. Luke's College
Sioux City, IA01.2010
Skills
Perioperative Nursing
Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Patient Health Information Privacy
Local and State Regulations
Safety Protocols
Patient Data Management Systems
Delegation and Motivation
Medical Supply Management
Infection Prevention
Sterile Procedures and Techniques
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Patient Medical Histories
Disaster Site Triaging
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Personal Information
Title: BSN, RN
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Operating Room Manager
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
09.2023 - Current
Operating Room Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
03.2022 - 09.2023
Operating Room Charge Nurse & Specialty Coordinator
UCHealth
07.2017 - 09.2021
Clinical Nurse Administrator
Anderson Podiatry Center Surgery
01.2016 - 07.2017
Interim District Hospital Administrator
SCL Community Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Clinical Nurse Leader
Colorado Air National Guard
02.2014 - 03.2020
Operating Room Manager-Circulating RN-Clinical Coordinator
Banner Health
01.2011 - 01.2015
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Associates of Applied Science in Nursing -
St. Luke's College
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