Crystal Nacole Adams
Elm Grove,LA
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Circulating Nurse offering 10 years of experience in healthcare, seeking part time or relief position. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues and patients. Knowledgeable in multiple surgical services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Circulated operating room services including orthopedics, general, plastics, ENT, gynecology, and colorectal
- Monitored patient condition before, during, and immediately after surgery
- Stocked supplies and prepared rooms for surgery
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available and functioning properly
- Prepared and processed implants as required
- Anticipated needs of surgeons and surgical technicians
- Cared for specimens and cultures based on set policies and procedures
- Provided direct quality patient care including assessment, intervention, and evaluation of various medical conditions
- Oriented and mentored new staff
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Christus Health
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Circulated operating room services including orthopedics, general, plastics, ENT, urology, gynecology, colorectal, eye, and bariatrics
- Monitored patient condition before, during, and immediately after surgery
- Stocked supplies and prepared rooms for surgery
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available and functioning properly
- Prepared and processed implants as required
- Anticipated needs of surgeons and surgical technicians
- Cared for specimens and cultures based on set policies and procedures
- Provided direct quality patient care including assessment, intervention, and evaluation of various medical conditions
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Medical Assistant
Highland Clinic
02.2009 - 05.2009
- Managed orthopedic surgery office
- Scheduled surgeries
- Performed triage
- Charted using electronic medical record system
- Ordered supplies
- Interacted with patients, pharmaceutical representatives, and other physicians
- Traveled to satellite office to care for patients
- Worked with insurance companies to ensure patient coverage
Microbiology Laboratory Assistant
Willis Knighton Medical Center
01.2008 - 02.2009
- Inoculated appropriate media for microbiological testing
- Incubated media plates and broth prior to organism determination
- Reported “no growth” on blood cultures
- Prepared and tested occult blood cards for presence of blood
- Stocked media and supplies
- Ordered tests using Meditech computer program
Surgeon/Nurse Assistant
Highland Clinic
07.2000 - 08.2006
- Assisted in general/vascular office procedures
- Scheduled surgeries and appointments
- Collected laboratory and pathology specimens
- Ordered supplies
- Interacted with patients
- Compiled charts and reports
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern University
Shreveport, LABachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biological Science
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LASkills
- EMR Software
- Perioperative Nursing
- Clear Patient Communication
- Infection Prevention
- Accurate Documentation
- Surgical Equipment
- Surgical Counts
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Texas Board of Nursing
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- BLS Certified - Expires 2024
- ACLS Certified- Expires 2024
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Christus Santa Rosa
11.2016 - 06.2020
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Christus Health
02.2013 - 05.2016
Medical Assistant
Highland Clinic
02.2009 - 05.2009
Microbiology Laboratory Assistant
Willis Knighton Medical Center
01.2008 - 02.2009
Surgeon/Nurse Assistant
Highland Clinic
07.2000 - 08.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biological Science
Louisiana State University
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