Diane Conn

• Provide pos-operative care for patients in recovery room.
• Administer meds per physicians orders.
• Educate patients on post-operative care instructions.
• Provide comfort measures during recovery process.
• Monitor vital signs and asses patient status.
• Discharge home with family when appropriate

• Travel nurse for a 6 suite operating room.
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• Prepared OR suites for upcoming surgeries by gathering necessary supplies and instruments according to protocol guidelines.
• Performed sterile techniques, surgical counts, wound care and post-operative dressing changes.
• Conducted pre-operative assessments including physical assessment, laboratory testing review and medication reconciliation as needed for each case.
• Ensured proper functioning of all surgical equipment prior to use during operations.
• Performed sponge and instrument counts per procedure per facility policy regulations.
• Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
• Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.

• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the surgery center.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.

Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines. Opened surgical unit and collaborated closely with surgical reps, materials management, and all team members. Collaborated in development and review of policy and procedures for the operating room. Staff scheduler.

Charge Nurse for an 8 suite operating room level II trauma center. Management and supervision of RN's, Scrub techs, Anesthesia Care Providers, Surgeons, and Housekeeping staff.

Staff Nurse for a 4 suite operating room. Operating room coordinator for the Opthalmology department Experience in both scrub and circulating

Staff nurse with 13 years experience caring for critically ill neonates. Staff nurse for a 20 suite operating room circulating and scrubbing in all specialties.

Completed a 6 month training program in Perioperative Nursing. Extensive training in both scrubbing and circulating