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Cynthia Lord

Lebanon,TN

Summary

Experienced Operating Room RN with a strong background in perioperative care, sterile field maintenance, and surgical suite setup. Skilled in patient assessment, infection control, ensuring patient safety and supporting complex procedures with precise teamwork.

Overview

1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Surgery

Vanderbilt Medical Center
Lebanon, TN
08.2000 - 05.2026
  • Supported perioperative nursing care for surgical patients in operating room settings.
  • Prepared surgical suites with sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment to ensure readiness for procedures.
  • Monitored patient condition during procedures and communicated changes to the surgical team to facilitate timely interventions.
  • Enforced infection control standards and maintained sterile field integrity.
  • Assisted with patient positioning, transfer, and safety support before surgery.
  • Collaborated with perioperative team to support efficient surgical workflows and maintain a calm environment.
  • Documented operative details, patient care, and supply usage in records.
  • Followed safety procedures and workplace standards consistently.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.

Gained expertise in performing and supporting multiple types of surgeries.

General, Laparoscopic, Orthopedic, Total Joints including Robotic, Vascular, GYN, Urology, Spine-ACDF-Cervical-Lumbar-Fusions, Bariatric, ENT, Plastics.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
Lebanon, Tennessee
05.1998 - 05.2000
  • Assessed emergency patients using Vanderbilt Medical Center triage protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and recorded findings in electronic health records.
  • Administered medications and treatments under provider direction.
  • Collaborated with physicians and technicians to ensure seamless patient care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
12-1994

Skills

  • Perioperative care
  • Surgical patient assessment
  • Operating room setup
  • Sterile field maintenance
  • Surgical instrumentation
  • Infection control
  • Surgical workflow efficiency
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient assessment
  • Attention to detail
  • Medical ethics
  • Team communication

Certification

  • RN License Tennessee Department of Health #109433 Exp 09/30/2027
  • AORN Member
  • BLS

REFERENCES

  • Vanderbilt Medical Center, Amanda Carter, RN, OR Manager
  • Amanda.l.Carter@VUMC.org 615-549-2071
  • Vanderbilt Medical Center, Wendy Baker, RN, OR Charge Nurse
  • Bakerwm67@gmail.com, 615-549-2071
  • Vanderbilt Medical Center, Hope Rowland, CFA, OR-L&D
  • Heartsa71@gmail.com, 615-549-2071

     

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Surgery

Vanderbilt Medical Center
08.2000 - 05.2026

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.1998 - 05.2000

Associate of Science - Nursing

Joliet Junior College
Cynthia Lord