COURTNEY HILL
Carey,OH
Summary
Results-driven Operating Room Registered Nurse offering 15-year background providing pre- and post-operation care to patients. Well-versed in preparing patients for procedures, assessing patient condition and performing post-operational tasks such as transporting patients, bandaging and stitching. Passionate and committed professional recognized for compassionate, calm demeanor. Certified in CNOR, ACLS, BLS, and PALS. Dependable Operating room nurse with excellent organizational and communication skills. Offering 15 years of experience in a healthcare support position and exceptional collaboration abilities. Competent in standard medical equipment and diagnoses. Seeking a position as a Scrub Nurse.
Dedicated healthcare professional prepared for critical role in supporting and advocating for survivors of sexual assault. Extensive background in performing thorough examinations and delivering compassionate care. Consistently contributes to team efforts and adapts to dynamic situations with focus on achieving positive outcomes. Proficient in crisis intervention and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Bon Secours
Toledo, OH
03.2026 - Current
- Delivered patient-centered care, assessing and monitoring health conditions for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote wellness and recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Clinical Nurse Lead
Bon Secors Mercy Health
Toledo, OH
08.2023 - 03.2026
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions, making adjustments as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained thorough documentation of assessments, treatments, interventions, and responses for accurate recordkeeping purposes.
- Participated in regular clinical audits to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and care standards within the nursing team.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and professional growth.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Staffing
Toledo, OH
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Educated patients on proper post-operative care routines, reducing the likelihood of complications or readmissions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, leading to smoother operations and improved overall teamwork.
Supply Chain Supervisor
Toledo Clinic
Toledo , Ohio
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Performed cycle counts to confirm availability accuracy for more than 1000 inventory items.
- Analyzed policies and optimized procedures to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Led 3 team members to perform multiple tasks in accordance with project initiatives.
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Enhanced supply chain processes at all levels, including strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
- Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
- Managed daily clinical functions and resource allocation operations.
Registered Nurse Operating Room Lead
Toledo Clinic
Toledo, OH
10.2009 - 10.2020
- I have been a registered nurse for 15 years, 13 of those of the operating room.
- I worked on a cardiac step down floor all thru nursing school and also floated to other areas.
- I'm very organized, detail orientated person.
- I arrive on time for work and can multi-task.
- Worked on quality improvement and infection control.
- Became infection control nurse at Toledo Clinic.
- Lead huddles on a regular basis.
- Participated in peer review.
- Was acting Director of Nursing and led a AAAASF survey that passed.
- Charge nurse for the operating room, ran the OR schedule.
- Made surgery schedules for the day, call schedules, coordinated with physicians and surgery schedulers on surgery schedule.
- Worked on quality improvement and infection control.
- Scrubbed and circulated in the OR, worked pre op and PACU as needed.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Verified dosage of prescribed medications and checked for contradictions and potential complications before administering to patients.
- Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, pre-op prep, Mueller and Snowden-Pence Surgical laparoscopic instruments, capital and infection prevention products.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Participated in discussions with healthcare team members regarding surgical patients to address and resolve concerns.
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Organized training and spearheaded clinical instruction to strengthen and develop staff competencies and patient care techniques.
- Pitched in to assist with nursing duties in areas where healthcare teams were short-staffed.
- Transferred patients from operating rooms to recovery rooms using stretchers and wheelchairs.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL04-2026
Skills
- Director
- Nursing
- Quality improvement
- Supplier negotiations
- Contract development and management
- Systems and automation applications
- Organization
- Relationship building
- Analytical
- PPE use
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Supervision
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical decision making
- Nurse leadership
- Electronic charting
- EMR systems
- Patient advocacy
- Mandated reporting
- Photographic documentation
- Patient confidentiality
- Sexual assault response
Certification
CNOR
PALS
ACLS
BLS
Timeline
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Bon Secours
03.2026 - Current
Clinical Nurse Lead
Bon Secors Mercy Health
08.2023 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Staffing
09.2021 - 08.2023
Supply Chain Supervisor
Toledo Clinic
10.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse Operating Room Lead
Toledo Clinic
10.2009 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Owens Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing