Diane Ledguies
Florissant,USA
Summary
With 20+ years of experience at Barnes Jewish Hospital, I have successfully coordinated staff and patient flow, trained new hires, and resolved conflicts. As Resource Nurse, I conducted orientation, circulated and scrubbed procedures, and maintained equipment. In just 3 years as Charge Nurse, I increased efficiency by 20% in coordinating departments and reduced turnover time by utilizing the appropriate staff
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for critical demands of Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse. Strong focus on patient care, surgical procedures, and maintaining sterile environments. Reliable team player with adaptability to changing needs and strong collaboration skills. Proficient in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases, with keen ability to make quick, effective decisions under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration among all surgical team members, facilitating smooth operation flows.
- Provided crucial assistance during emergency situations that resulted in positive outcomes for both patients and staff.
- Improved communication among team members with regular huddles, contributing to a cohesive work environment.
- Maintained sterile environments, minimizing the risk of infection during surgeries.
Charge Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Operating Room
- Collaborate with the management team in coordinating nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing needs throughout the day
- Support the Anesthesia, Surgery and Pharmacy departments
- Coordinate the patient flow from hospital units to the Operating Room
- Assist with the training and development of new hires on best practice, hospital policies and standards of care
- Circulate or scrub surgical cases when short-staffed, facilitate rapid room turnover by helping clean, open supplies and obtain pertinent equipment
- Conflict mediation and resolution by following BJC CREST values
- Operating Room
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Resource Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Ent/Plastics/Gyn
- Conducted and coordinated new employee orientation to introduce staff to the surgical services through mentoring and preceptorship
- Circulated and scrubbed procedures
- Ordered supplies, instruments, and equipment
- Built instrument sets based on surgeon preference and maintained Doctor's preference cards
- Laser liaison, BLS instructor and skills day presenter
- Daily communication with Surgeons within the surgical specialties to ensure successful surgical outcomes through preparedness
- Revamped cochlear implant program, leading to a 50% increase in surgeries and improved patient satisfaction through modernized instrumentation and education
- Ent/Plastics/Gyn
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University Of Saint Louis
Skills
- Adaptability
- Best Practice
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Delegation
- Facilitate
- Healthcare
- Leadership
- Leadership In Nursing
- Mentoring
- Nursing Care
- Onboarding
- Patient Flow
- Prioritization
- Quality Driven Software
- Surgical Procedures
- Team Management
- Teamwork
- Technical Competency
- Training and Development
- Documentation accuracy
- Preoperative preparation
- Aseptic technique
- Postoperative care
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team in the development of creating head and Neck Cancer support group.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised ENT staff members.
- A completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved completion through effectively helping with MD's and multidisciplinary team.
Certification
BLS
Projects
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group, Teamed with a surgeon to create a support group for patients post-operatively to help them transition from previous life to post-surgical cancer survivor.
Timeline
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2024
Resource Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2024
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University Of Saint Louis
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