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Courtney Helms

Dothan,AL

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated Operating Room Nurse with over 17 years of experience circulating, scrubbing, and assisting as an RNFA in diverse surgical specialties, including general, vascular, robotic, gynecologic, urology, and orthopedic procedures. Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of surgical procedures, aseptic technique, and OR protocols. Adept at anticipating surgeon needs, and providing optimal patient care in high-pressure environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operating Room Nurse/RNFA

Southeast Health
08.2008 - Current


  • Function as scrub, first assist, and circulating nurse across a broad range of surgical procedures.
  • Functioned as RNFA in open, laparoscopic and robotic cases, providing tissue handling, hemostasis, retraction, and wound closure under direct supervision of the surgeon.
  • Coordinate case preparation, patient positioning, equipment setup, and intraoperative documentation.
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and staff to ensure timely and efficient operations.
  • Conduct surgical counts, manage instrumentation, and anticipate surgeon needs during procedures.


Education

Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing

George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL
08-2008

Skills

  • Scrub & Circulating Nurse Roles
  • First Assisting in Surgical Procedures
  • Multi-specialty Surgical Experience
  • Robotic-Assisted Surgery Training (Da Vinci)
  • Aseptic Technique & Surgical Field Management
  • OR Setup, Instrumentation & Equipment Knowledge
  • Patient Positioning & Safety

Certification

  • Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA), 2011
  • Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR), 2010
  • Registered Nurse (RN), 2008

Timeline

Operating Room Nurse/RNFA

Southeast Health
08.2008 - Current

Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing

George C Wallace Community College

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