Crystal Gill
Savannah,GA
Summary
Dedicated Operating Room Nurse with 1+ year of experience providing high-quality patient care at a fast-paced level one trauma center. Skilled in intraoperative support, surgical preparation, instrumentation, maintaining sterile conditions, anticipating surgeons needs, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals. Calm, patient, focused, and committed to patient safety in a high-risk, fast-paced healthcare setting. Experienced in trauma, general, and laparoscopic surgeries.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Prepares equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed, resulting in smooth surgical procedures.
- Practices aseptic technique and maintains sterile field during surgery, as well as correcting breaks in sterile technique for any team member.
- Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate efficient and safe patient care.
- Manages patient safety and acts as patient advocate during all phases of care.
- Adapts quickly and calmly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Proficient in Epic
- Completed Operating Room Nurse Internship Program and Periop 101 in January 2024
Student Nurse
Technical College of the Lowcountry
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Med Surg practicum in Labor and Delivery, PCU, and ER
- 672 clinical hours
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills and deliver patient-focused care
Surgical Tech
Georgia Eye Institute Surgery Center
08.2011 - 08.2018
- Assisted surgeon with ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract extraction, retina, glaucoma shunts, corneal transplants, ocular trauma, various eyelid procedures and more
- Prepared the operating room prior to surgery
- Advanced knowledge of surgical procedures and techniques
- Sterilized instruments, surfaces, and other supplies
- Prepares patients for surgery and maintains sterile field
- Passed appropriate instruments to surgeons during surgery
Education
Associates Degree, Nursing -
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC05.2023
Associates of Science, Surgical Technologist -
Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA08.2011
Skills
- Prior experience working in an operating room as a Surgical Technologist
- Surgical Instrumentation and Sterilization
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Detail Oriented
- Organization and Prioritization
- Patient Safety
- Maintaining Sterility
- Effective Communication
- Patient Positioning
- Thrive in fast-paced environments
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 07/22, 07/24
Specialties
Trauma, General, Colorectal, Oncology, Laparoscopic, Plastic, Vascular
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Memorial University Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
Technical College of the Lowcountry
08.2020 - 04.2023
Surgical Tech
Georgia Eye Institute Surgery Center
08.2011 - 08.2018
Associates Degree, Nursing -
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Associates of Science, Surgical Technologist -
Savannah Technical College
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