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David Smolinski

Milan

Summary

Dedicated OR Nurse with extensive experience at Mott Children's Hospital, skilled in sterile techniques and patient advocacy. Proven ability to train new nurses and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. Known for a strong work ethic and a commitment to enhancing patient care and safety in high-pressure environments. Frequently been acknowledged for the help and support provided to others in the OR through Employee of the Month award and Star Awards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Operating Room Nurse

Mott Children's Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Collaborate with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinate with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Utilize sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Collect, label, and transport specimens and deliver them to the lab for testing.

Medical-Surgical Unit Nurse

Michigan Medicine
12.2009 - 01.2022
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Education

Bachelor's in Science And Nursing -

Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
05-2013

Skills

  • Trained in Opthalmology at Mott as well as cardiac, general surgery, plastics, urology, gynecology, and GI
  • Broad understanding of circulator and scrub role
  • Easy going, hard worker, team player, rarely misses work

Timeline

Operating Room Nurse

Mott Children's Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Medical-Surgical Unit Nurse

Michigan Medicine
12.2009 - 01.2022

Bachelor's in Science And Nursing -

Calvin College

Certificates

Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan

Certified Medical Surgical Nurse (CMSRN)

Studying for CNOR certification - plan to test in 2026

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