Delores Surber
Plattsburgh
Summary
Experienced RN First Assistant skilled in assisting surgeons, maintaining aseptic technique, and coordinating patient flow. Proven ability to perform wound closure and ensure patient safety during diverse surgical procedures.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN First Assistant
CVPH Medical Center
Plattsburgh
06.1982 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during complex surgical procedures to ensure patient safety and care.
- Assisted surgeons in a variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Provided assistance to the surgeon during operations by preparing instruments and materials, cutting sutures, retracting tissue and applying dressings.
- Performed wound closure procedures including skin suturing and stapling.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Ensured aseptic technique was maintained throughout the operating room environment.
- Coordinated patient flow through the operating room suite in order to maximize efficiency while maintaining high standards of care.
- Worked collaboratively with other medical personnel such as surgeons, anesthesiologists and scrub techs to ensure efficient delivery of care.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationship with patients, physicians and other team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL03-2015
RN First Assist - RN First Assistant Program
National Institute of First Assisting, INC
Centennial, CO08-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clinton Community College
Prattsburgh, NY06-2000
Skills
- Surgical procedures
- Assisting surgeons
- Aseptic technique
- Wound closure
- Patient monitoring
- Operating room coordination
Certification
- CNOR
- CRNFA
Timeline
RN First Assistant
CVPH Medical Center
06.1982 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Chamberlain College of Nursing
RN First Assist - RN First Assistant Program
National Institute of First Assisting, INC
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clinton Community College