Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Work Availability
Timeline
Deidre Chisholm

Deidre Chisholm

RN MSN CNOR
Manvel,TX
The cave you fear to enter contains the treasure you seek.
Joseph Campbell

Summary

PROFILE SUMMARY Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Committed to working closely with patients, families and other professionals for healthcare equity and safe medical care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cosmetic Surgery Coordinator

St Luke’s Ambulatory Surgery Center
Houston , Texas
2021.11 - Current
  • Preference card management
  • Organization of the Plastic Surgery service
  • Collaborate with surgeons and vendors to streamline their surgeries
  • Coordinate implant and equipment education for the plastic surgery team
  • Collaborate with central supply for implants and special order items
  • Provide education to the patient and family regarding the intra-operative phase
  • Circulated, assembled and provided properly functioning equipment, devices and supplies to the surgical team.
  • Verify the completion of pre-operative consent and HIPAA forms.

Robotic Surgery Coordinator

Pearland HCA Hospital
Pearland , Texas
2020.09 - 2021.11
  • Collaborate with Robotic supply vendors and DaVinci Reps
  • Maintain the RN and Surgical Tech competencies for the Robotic team
  • Responsible for ordering and maintaining specific instruments, accessories and ancillary supplies related to robotic surgery
  • Facilitate the monthly Robotic Committee meetings with Administration, Surgeons, Davinci Reps and the OR Robotics team
  • Ensure that all robotic equipment is clean and functioning safely, remove malfunctioning equipment form service and notify appropriate personnel.

Evening Charge & Circulator

Pearland HCA Hospital
Pearland , Texas
2019.01 - 2021.10
  • Patient advocate before, during and after surgery
  • Ensured completion of consents, H&P and procedure documentation pre and post procedure
  • Provide education to the patient and family regarding intra-operative phase routine
  • Circulated Plastic Surgery, Vascular, Orthopedics, Urology, General, Podiatry and Robotic GYN procedures
  • Prepared surgical equipment and medications for the surgical team
  • Circulated, assembled and provided properly functioning equipment, devices and supplies to the surgical team.
  • Advocated for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

Endoscopy RN

Pearland HCA Hospital Pearland Texas
  • Ensured completion of consents, H&P and procedure documentation pre and post procedure
  • Prepared instruments and medication prior to endoscopies, correct patient position and assisted physicians throughout procedures
  • Circulated ERCP, EGD, Bronchoscopy, EBUS, EUS and Colonoscopy procedures in the Endoscopy Suite
  • Process specimens according to physician orders

Operating Room Circulator

Clearlake Regional Hospital
Webster , Texas
2018.07 - 2019.01
  • General Surgery and Urology
  • Administered medications and pain management in accordance with care plan instructions
  • Ensured the safety, positioning and overall wellbeing of patients while in the surgical suite
  • Ensured that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment.

Operating Room Circulator

Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
Houston , Texas
2017.03 - 2018.07
  • Cosmetic Surgery Abdominoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Fat Grafts and Facelifts
  • (PRN status)
  • Administered medications and pain management in accordance with care plan instructions
  • Ensured the safety, positioning and overall wellbeing of patients while in the surgical suite
  • Ensured that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment.

Operating Room Circulator

Texas Children’s Hospital West
Katy , Texas
2017.06 - 2017.12
  • Orthopedic, Dental, ENT and General Surgery
  • Responsible for nursing care of children ages 1 month to 19 years
  • Administered medications and pain management in accordance with care plan instructions
  • Ensured the safety, positioning and overall wellbeing of patients while in the surgical suite
  • Ensured that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment.

Operating Room Circulator

Memorial Hermann TMC
Houston , Texas
2016.11 - 2017.02
  • Hand Trauma, Life Gift, General trauma and Neuro trauma
  • Administered medications and pain management in accordance with care plan instructions
  • Ensured the safety, positioning and overall wellbeing of patients while in the surgical suite
  • Ensured that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment.

OR Circulator General and Plastic

Westside Surgical Hospital
Houston , Texas
2015.02 - 2017.01
  • Surgery
  • Administered medications and pain management in accordance with care plan instructions
  • Ensured the safety, positioning and overall wellbeing of patients while in the surgical suite
  • Ensured that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment.

Operating Room Circulator

Memorial Hermann Memorial City
Houston , Texas
2013.07 - 2015.01
  • GYN, ENT, Pain and Ortho surgery
  • Administered medications and pain management in accordance with care plan instructions
  • Ensured the safety, positioning and overall wellbeing of patients while in the surgical suite
  • Ensured that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment.
  • Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
  • Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.

OR Circulator/ Perioperative Nurse Residency

Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta , Georgia
2011.02 - 2013.06
  • Circulated Plastics, Oral and ENT, Breast Reconstruction, Ear Surgery
  • Ensured the safety, positioning and overall wellbeing of patients while in the surgical suite
  • Ensured that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment.

Education

Master of Nursing Administration -

University of Houston
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
06.2013

Associate Degree of Nursing -

Georgia Perimeter College
12.2010

Skills

  • ACLS Certified
  • CNOR Certified
  • BLS Certified
  • Staff Leadership
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Cerner, Epic and Meditech
  • Ability to implement EBP for the improvement of patient care
  • Oversee shift resource utilization through the allocation of staff, supplies and instruments.
  • Strong listening, verbal and writing skills to communicate with patients and medical professionals.
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Superior memory for details and skilled in multitasking to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Highly organized with time management skills to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

References

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

 Adila Armstrong- MSN RN, CNL 713-408-4636, HCA Professional Development Specialty Educator-Emergency Services 

Arlene Andrews – MSN RN CNOR 404-405-5621 MEDLINE Account Manager 

Tamika Reed- MSN RN 832-982-9607 HCA Division Education Specialist 

Certification

  • CNOR
  • American Heart BLS
  • American Heart ACLS

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Cosmetic Surgery Coordinator - St Luke’s Ambulatory Surgery Center
2021.11 - Current
Robotic Surgery Coordinator - Pearland HCA Hospital
2020.09 - 2021.11
Evening Charge & Circulator - Pearland HCA Hospital
2019.01 - 2021.10
Operating Room Circulator - Clearlake Regional Hospital
2018.07 - 2019.01
Operating Room Circulator - Texas Children’s Hospital West
2017.06 - 2017.12
Operating Room Circulator - Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
2017.03 - 2018.07
Operating Room Circulator - Memorial Hermann TMC
2016.11 - 2017.02
OR Circulator General and Plastic - Westside Surgical Hospital
2015.02 - 2017.01
Operating Room Circulator - Memorial Hermann Memorial City
2013.07 - 2015.01
OR Circulator/ Perioperative Nurse Residency - Emory University Hospital Midtown
2011.02 - 2013.06
Endoscopy RN - Pearland HCA Hospital Pearland Texas
University of Houston - Master of Nursing Administration,
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Georgia Perimeter College - Associate Degree of Nursing,
  • CNOR
  • American Heart BLS
  • American Heart ACLS
Deidre ChisholmRN MSN CNOR