Emily Davenport
Sewickley,PA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented nursing professional with proven skills in clinical documentation, infection control, and patient advocacy. Committed to delivering safe surgical environments and enhancing patient care through teamwork and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Pittsburgh Orthopedic Surgical Suites
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparing operating rooms, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment were sterile and available.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate smooth patient transitions pre- and post-surgery.
- Monitored patient vitals during procedures, maintaining awareness of changes and communicating with surgical staff promptly.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safe surgical environment for patients and staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information and procedural details per hospital guidelines.
- Contributed to a culture of safety within the operating room by staying current on best practices and advocating for their implementation as needed.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Infection Preventionist
Allegheny General Hospital
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted infection surveillance to identify trends and outbreaks within healthcare settings.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to reduce healthcare-associated infections effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards.
- Educated staff on best practices for infection control and prevention measures.
- Analyzed data from infection reports to inform quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced patient safety through rigorous monitoring and evaluation of infection control measures.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported on infection data.
- Collected and organized data for weekly case summaries.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
UPMC
08.2018 - 01.2025
- Provided support in handling surgical instruments effectively, enhancing overall efficiency during procedures.
- Participated in team debriefs, offering insights on procedural workflows for continuous improvement practices.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic operating room environments, assisting where needed to ensure optimal patient care.
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Adhered to strict protocols for medication administration during surgery, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives aimed at identifying areas for improvement within the operating room setting and implementing appropriate changes as needed.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of all surgical processes, enhancing communication among medical professionals involved in each case.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12-2021
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Piitsburgh, PA08-2018
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- PA RN License
- BLS
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Pittsburgh Orthopedic Surgical Suites
08.2025 - Current
Infection Preventionist
Allegheny General Hospital
01.2025 - 08.2025
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
UPMC
08.2018 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing