Douglas Garner
Canton
Summary
Proactive Circulating OR Nurse excelling in problem-solving and workflow efficiency. Committed to maintaining sterile environments, patient safety, and mentoring staff to enhance overall surgical performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating OR Nurse
Summa Health
10.2016 - Current
- Coordinated patient care activities to ensure optimal surgical outcomes and safety standards.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain sterile environments and effective communication during procedures.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in perioperative nursing care.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based practice guidelines for circulating nurses within the organization.
- Enhanced patient safety by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols during surgeries.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and refining OR processes for optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assisted in the development of protocols to enhance workflow efficiency in operating rooms.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for circulating roles within the OR setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2016
Skills
- Patient positioning
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique
- Quality improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Circulating OR Nurse
Summa Health
10.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron