Drew Howard
Greenfield Center,NY
Summary
Diligent Registered Nurse with over 13 years of experience, including 11 years of specialized operating room experience. Proficient in both circulating and scrubbing roles. CNOR-certified and highly skilled in maintaining sterile fields, managing surgical equipment, and ensuring optimal patient care during perioperative processes. Committed to enhancing patient safety, supporting surgical teams, and facilitating seamless operations in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Saratoga Surgery Center, Saratoga Hospital
02.2019 - Current
- Contributed to a high-performing operating room team through consistent collaboration, effective problem-solving, and open communication with peers
- Maintained an organized and efficient work environment within the operating room by effectively managing supplies, equipment inventory, and sterilization processes
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff
Registered Nurse, Sports Medicine
Malta Sports Medicine and Primary Care, Saratoga Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Aided in establishing new practice to Saratoga Hospital
- Triaged patient phone calls
- Assisted with sterile injections, ultrasound imaging, and spirometry testing
- Collaborated with insurance companies to submit Prior Authorizations
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Saratoga Hospital
02.2013 - 09.2018
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently following preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care protocols
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Saratoga Hospital
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Administer consistent, professional care to patients recovering from orthopedic and general surgery
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2011
Certification
- Registered Nurse, NY, current through 06/25
- CNOR certification, current through 12/28
- ACLS/PALS certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Saratoga Surgery Center, Saratoga Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Sports Medicine
Malta Sports Medicine and Primary Care, Saratoga Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Saratoga Hospital
02.2013 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
Saratoga Hospital
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Registered Nurse, NY, current through 06/25
- CNOR certification, current through 12/28
- ACLS/PALS certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Vermont
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