Dana Bliss, Jr
Gladwin
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Henry Ford Hospital, excelling in surgical support and patient advocacy. Proven ability to perform pre-operative assessments and maintain sterile environments, ensuring optimal patient care. Strong communicator and collaborator, dedicated to enhancing team performance and patient outcomes in high-pressure settings.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 16+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in orthopedic procedures .
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Huron Valley Sinai Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
09.2008 - 02.2023
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MISkills
- Surgical support
- Supply preparation
- Pre-surgery assessments
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Surgical assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- EMR software
- Basic life support
- Patient positioning
- Preoperative checklists
- Patient charting
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
07.2023 - 02.2024
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Huron Valley Sinai Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
09.2008 - 02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
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