Darius Poole
Laveen,AZ
Summary
Dynamic, conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 8 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Nurse that collaborates well with any department within facility, and gets optimal results regardless of surgical discipline.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Atlas Healthcare Partners
Phoenix, AZ
08.2019 - Current
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures reduce concerns and provide comfortable and successful experiences.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to assess, plan and implement patient care plans.
- Facilitates the resolution and completion of a facility average of 580 cases per month with specialization in sports medicine
Operating Room Circulator
Dignity Health-Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with Anesthesiologist and surgeons to complete surgical cases ranging from general surgery, trauma and elective orthopedic surgery and neuro surgery
- Accurate care and handling of specimens
- Monitoring equipment used during surgery and inventory of surgical items pre and post procedure
- Selection and handling of surgical instruments and supplies during procedures
- Medication administration as ordered
- Serve as the communication liaison between patients and family members and surgical team
- Ensured that the correct procedure is being performed on the correct patient
RN Floor Nurse
Dignity Health -Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler, AZ
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Manage the medication schedule and treatment plans of post-surgical and other acute care patients.
- Monitor vital signs and regular lab work
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Lead Staff III
The New Foundation
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry clients.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD12.2006
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Orthopedics
- Perioperative Care
- Medication Administration
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Collecting vitals
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Chronic disease management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Functions well under pressure
- Prioritizes high case volume and efficiency
- Functions in supervisory capacity
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award recipient 2014
- Daisy award nominee 2015
Certification
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
- STEALTH certified for traumatic pelvis
- Current Arizona State Board of Nursing License
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Atlas Healthcare Partners
08.2019 - Current
Operating Room Circulator
Dignity Health-Chandler Regional Medical Center
02.2015 - 01.2019
RN Floor Nurse
Dignity Health -Chandler Regional Medical Center
07.2013 - 02.2015
Lead Staff III
The New Foundation
08.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College - Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Morgan State University