Denise Smikahl
Casper,United States
Summary
Disciplined and personable OR Nurse with CNOR, TNCC certifications and 27 years of experience. Highly educated in asepsis standards and procedures. Known professionally for anticipating the needs of practitioners and monitor patients. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic Hospital - Billings
2023.08 - 2024.02
- Teaching Hospital, 16 bed Operating Room, Average Patient Ratio: 1:1, Travel Assignment: Yes with Aya Healthcare, Charge Experience: Yes, Computer Charting: Cerner
- Provided critical support during emergency situations, utilizing quick thinking and advanced problem-solving abilities under pressure.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures through vigilant monitoring and communication with the surgical team.
RN
Saint Mary Medical Center
2023.03 - 2023.07
- Teaching Hospital, 14 bed Operating Room, Average Patient Ratio: 1:1, Travel Assignment: Yes, Charge Experience: No
- Improved surgery efficiency with precise preparation and organization of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Applied strong attention-to-detail when performing instrument counts before and after surgeries, reducing potential risks associated with retained foreign objects.
RN
Summit Medical Center
2022.11 - 2023.02
- Hospital, 16 bed Operating Room, Average Patient Ratio: 1:1, Travel Assignment: Yes, Charge Experience: No
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
Registered Nurse
Saint Vincent Healthcare
2022.10 - 2022.11
- Teaching Hospital, 12 bed Operating Room, Average Patient Ratio: 1:1, Travel Assignment: Yes with Aya Healthcare, Charge Experience: No, Computer Charting: Epic
- Maintained sterile environments within the operating room through adherence to infection control protocols.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following pre-operative protocols and conducting thorough assessments.
- Managed documentation related to surgical events accurately and promptly completed required paperwork according to regulations.
Personal time off
Casper, WY
2022.08 - 2022.10
- Personal time off, Average Patient Ratio: 1:, Travel Assignment: No, Charge Experience: No
Registered Nurse
Kootenai Health
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Teaching Hospital, 8 bed Operating Room, Average Patient Ratio: 1:1, Travel Assignment: Yes, Charge Experience: No, Computer Charting: Epic
- Maintained sterile environments within the operating room through adherence to infection control protocols.
- Coordinated with ancillary staff for efficient patient transport between operating rooms and recovery areas while ensuring optimal levels of care were maintained.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines and advocated for patient rights, ensuring a high standard of care throughout the perioperative process.
RN
Campbell County Hospital
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Hospital, 4 bed Operating Room, Average Patient Ratio: 1:1, Travel Assignment: Yes, Charge Experience: No, Computer Charting: Meditech
Registered Nurse
Hot Springs Memorial Hospital
2021.06 - 2021.09
- Hospital, 2 bed Operating Room RN, Average Patient Ratio: 1:1, Travel Assignment: Yes, Charge Experience: No, Computer Charting: Cerner
Registered Nurse
Wyoming Medical Center
2010.04 - 2021.05
- Hospital, 8 bed Operating Room, Average Patient Ratio: 1:1, Travel Assignment: No, Charge Experience: No, Computer Charting: Epic Have worked at this facility numerous times.
- Maintained organized inventory of supplies for the operating room, ensuring availability of necessary equipment for each procedure performed smoothly without interruption.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures through vigilant monitoring and communication with the surgical team.
RN
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
2016.06 - 2020.11
- Teaching Hospital, 18 bed Operating Room Ortho Neuro, Average Patient Ratio: 1:1, Travel Assignment: No, Charge Experience: No, Computer Charting: Cerner
RN
Saint Lukes Boise Medical Center
2015.09 - 2015.12
- Teaching Hospital, 15 bed OR, Average Patient Ratio: 1:1, Travel Assignment: Yes with Aya Healthcare, Charge Experience: No, Computer Charting: Epic
Travel RN
The Queens Medical Center
2015.04 - 2015.07
- Hospital, 17 bed OR, Average Patient Ratio: 1:1, Travel Assignment: Yes with Aya Healthcare, Charge Experience: No, Computer Charting: Epic
Education
BSN -
University of Wyoming
06.1997
Diploma -
Natrona County High School
05.1987
Skills
- Preoperative preparation
- Sterile Technique Expertise
- Compassionate Care
- Critical thinking abilities
- Patient Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Charting
Certification
- ACLS, 02/28/25
- BLS, 01/31/25
- CNOR
- PALS, 02/28/25
- TNCC, 05/31/26
- Oregon, 202105730RN, 06/06/25
- Wyoming Compact, 18588, 12/31/24
Additional Information
27 years of current Operating Room
Computer Charting
- Cerner
- Epic
- Meditech
Background
No, No
Current Position
08/2023, Present, Billings Clinic Hospital, Billings
Agreed And Submitted By
Denise Smikahl
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic Hospital - Billings
2023.08 - 2024.02
RN
Saint Mary Medical Center
2023.03 - 2023.07
RN
Summit Medical Center
2022.11 - 2023.02
Registered Nurse
Saint Vincent Healthcare
2022.10 - 2022.11
Personal time off
Casper, WY
2022.08 - 2022.10
Registered Nurse
Kootenai Health
2022.05 - 2022.08
RN
Campbell County Hospital
2021.10 - 2022.04
Registered Nurse
Hot Springs Memorial Hospital
2021.06 - 2021.09
RN
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
2016.06 - 2020.11
RN
Saint Lukes Boise Medical Center
2015.09 - 2015.12
Travel RN
The Queens Medical Center
2015.04 - 2015.07
Registered Nurse
Wyoming Medical Center
2010.04 - 2021.05
BSN -
University of Wyoming
Diploma -
Natrona County High School
- ACLS, 02/28/25
- BLS, 01/31/25
- CNOR
- PALS, 02/28/25
- TNCC, 05/31/26
- Oregon, 202105730RN, 06/06/25
- Wyoming Compact, 18588, 12/31/24
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