Dani Nagel
Fishers,IN
Summary
I am an experienced Operating Room nurse with about 5 years of experience and 2 years of travel experience. I am flexible and knowledgeable in many different specialties and am able to scrub and circulate. I am looking to widen my knowledge and continue to gain valuable experience while remaining near the Indianapolis area.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
- Moffitt Cancer Center - Tampa, FL - October 2021-January 2022 - Split between the surgery center and the main OR, I gained experience with many different complex cancer related surgeries, often with multiple specialties operating simultaneously.
- Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC - January 2022 - July 2022 - At this level 1 trauma facility, I gained more experience with emergent cases such as gun shot wounds and complex orthopedic trauma cases. I also became proficient in circulating and scrubbing kidney transplants.
- Community Hospital North - Indianapolis, IN - July 2022 - current assignment - Having worked at this facility prior to traveling, I was able to provide a unique perspective upon returning. I was able to gain new experience while traveling in order to be more useful and versatile in specialties at Community.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Community Hospital North
01.2019 - 09.2021
- I was the Specialty Coordinator for the robotics team from June 2020 until I left the network in October of 2021, deepening my knowledge of DaVinci cases in all specialties.
- Circulated and scrubbed many specialties such as robotics, general, GYN, urology, bariatrics, thoracics, and pediatrics.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Front Office Assistant
Indiana Health Group
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions, and scheduled appointments.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions.
- Completed patient check-in processes by verifying insurance and submitting forms to nursing team.
Server
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN12.2014
High School Diploma -
Anderson High School
Anderson, IN05.2011
Skills
- Detailed knowledge of many surgical procedures
- Circulate any specialty besides CVOR
- Scrub general, GYN, urology, ENT, plastics, bariatrics, thoracic, and all DaVinci specialties
- Attention to detail
- Ability to be flexible in work environment with a positive attitude
- Knowledge of sterile technique
- EPIC
- Cerner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Community Hospital North
01.2019 - 09.2021
Front Office Assistant
Indiana Health Group
05.2016 - 12.2018
Server
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
04.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Indiana University Bloomington
High School Diploma -
Anderson High School