Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 54 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
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Provide patient care prior to surgery, as well as during surgery
Medical documentation in patient charts
Assist providers during surgery to provide the highest level of care possible.
Registered Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, CO
04.2017 - Current
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Colorado North Surgery Center
Broomfield, CO
12.2016 - 04.2017
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
01.2008 - 12.2015
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained
Inform physician of patient's condition during anesthesia
I provided patient care prior to surgery, as well as during surgery
Medical documentation in patient charts
Assist providers during surgery to provide the highest level of care possible.
Registered Nurse
Denver Health
Denver, CO
01.2003 - 12.2007
I held the position of team leader for the following services: ENT
Pediatrics, General Surgery and
Rauma
I provided patient care prior to surgery, as well as during surgery
Medical documentation in
patient charts
Assist providers during surgery to provide the highest level of care possible.