Debra Humphries
La Salle,MI
Summary
Skilled and experienced Perioperative Registered Nurse with a proven track record. Specializing in advanced endoscopy techniques and patient education. History of successfully managing surgical supplies and improving perioperative care processes. Skilled in IV insertion and fostering compassionate patient relationships. Seeking full time engagement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visiting RN
Shared Services Home Care
Saline, USA
05.2023 - Current
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Manager, Procedure Suite
Prizm Pain Specialists
Canton, USA
06.2017 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of a busy procedure suite, in addition to acting as the staff RN.
- Specialized in interventional spine procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Experienced in all phases of perioperative care, including prep, pre-op, sedation, and recovery.
- Responsible for surgical supply ordering and inventory management.
- CPD management and oversight.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
Staff RN, Operating Room
Mercy Memorial Hospital
Monroe, USA
07.2012 - 06.2017
- Circulating Nurse for General OR
- Cases included Orthopedics, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Urology, and others
- Special emphasis on Endoscopy procedures due to my previous experience
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences throughout the surgical process to ensure patient-centered care.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
Staff RN, Procedure Suite
Prizm Pain Specialists
Canton, USA
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Nurse Manager/Staff RN, Endoscopy
Garden City Hospital
Garden City, USA
04.1995 - 09.2009
- Responsible for all facets of day-to-day operations of the Endoscopy Suite.
- Worked with physicians and hospital management to enact policies and procedures to maximize efficiencies and patient satisfaction with the endoscopy experience.
- Developed scheduling tools to ensure appropriate staffing levels, to meet demand, and to stay within budget.
- Managed a team that included staff RNs, medical assistants, schedulers, and support staff.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- As a Staff RN, I was responsible for preparing the patient for the procedure, positioning the patient, prepping scopes as necessary, sedating, and monitoring the patient during and after procedures.
- Specializing in assistance for ERCPs, EGDs, colonoscopies, and bronchoscopies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
Staff RN, Oncology
Garden City Hospital
Garden City, USA
06.1993 - 04.1995
- Day to day direct patient care on a busy oncology floor
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans, providing emotional support when needed.
- Managed chemotherapy infusions
- Provided emotional support for patients receiving physically taxing treatments.
- Managed patients in all phases of Oncology care, including end of life
- Facilitated patient transitions from acute care settings back into the home environment.
Education
ADN -
Wayne County Community College
01.1993
Skills
- Endoscopic equipment operation
- Pre-and Post-procedure care
- Conscious sedation administration
- Flexible endoscope reprocessing
- Advanced endoscopy techniques
- IV insertion and management
- Patient positioning techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Patient education and counseling
- Surgical team assistance
- Operating room preparation
- Sterile technique
- Surgical preparation
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Michigan, Ohio, eligible for reciprocal licensing in other states
- ACLS/BCLS Certification
References
Available on request
Affiliations
- Volunteer Deputy - Mounted Division, Monroe County Sheriff - Search and rescue, Crowd control, Public Relations, etc
- Volunteer Educator - 4H, Monroe County - Coach and organizer, Equine showing specialist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Visiting RN
Shared Services Home Care
05.2023 - Current
Manager, Procedure Suite
Prizm Pain Specialists
06.2017 - Current
Staff RN, Operating Room
Mercy Memorial Hospital
07.2012 - 06.2017
Staff RN, Procedure Suite
Prizm Pain Specialists
08.2010 - 07.2012
Nurse Manager/Staff RN, Endoscopy
Garden City Hospital
04.1995 - 09.2009
Staff RN, Oncology
Garden City Hospital
06.1993 - 04.1995
ADN -
Wayne County Community College
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