Cynthia Hamon
Carlisle
Summary
Dynamic Operating Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, adept in surgical safety protocols and collaborative teamwork. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and adherence to infection prevention standards. Skilled in IV administration and crisis management, ensuring optimal care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2025
- Coordinated surgical procedures, ensuring timely patient preparation and equipment readiness.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to optimize surgical outcomes and patient safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs during operations, responding promptly to changes in condition.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency in the operating room suite.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients pre- and post-surgery, ensuring comprehensive care plans were followed.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary meetings by sharing expertise on operating room processes and patient care requirements.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Claire Medical Center
10.2010 - 01.2017
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, maintaining compliance with hospital policies and accreditation standards.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated surgical procedures, ensuring timely patient preparation and equipment readiness.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Secretary
The Lark Group
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Enhanced company-wide communication by distributing important information and timely updates.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Maintained accurate records of company policies, procedures, and guidelines for easy reference by staff members.
- Reduced office supply expenses through diligent inventory management and strategic purchasing decisions.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Bourbon County Hospital
05.2004 - 04.2008
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for pre-and post-operative patients.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during recovery, monitoring vital signs and administering medications as needed.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to optimize surgical outcomes and patient safety.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Monitored patient vital signs during operations, responding promptly to changes in condition.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
Registered Nurse
St. Clare Medical Center
05.2004 - 12.2005
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals in accordance with established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Managed patient intake procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and inform treatment decisions.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05-1991
Skills
- Surgical safety protocols
- Collaborative teamwork
- Proficient in patient positioning techniques
- Safety protocols adherence
- Ensuring sterile conditions
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective patient communication
- HIPAA regulations adherence
- Basic life support
- Patient representation
- Medication administration
- Infection prevention
- Patient and family education
- Surgical support skills
- Patient charting
- Responding effectively to change
- Crisis management
- Strategic decision-making
- Experience with EMR applications
- IV administration
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Patient pre-operative assessments
- Surgical support
- Blood transfusion
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Efficient supply preparation
- Detail-oriented approach
- Surgical room setup
Accomplishments
Streamlined tissue management system for operating room
Successfully set up portal for placing patient tissue information on distributing company's website
Maintained turnover time records for all OR's
Certification
Nursing Licsensc: 1103763
Basic Life Support : Expires August 2026
Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Expires 2026
Languages
English
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2025
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Claire Medical Center
10.2010 - 01.2017
Secretary
The Lark Group
06.2008 - 09.2010
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Bourbon County Hospital
05.2004 - 04.2008
Registered Nurse
St. Clare Medical Center
05.2004 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Morehead State University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Morehead State University