EMILY FERGUSON
Guthrie,OK
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist with 9 years of expertise in perioperative services. Inspirational figure and encouraging role model to staff and students. Skilled in leading and supporting the overcoming of challenges by continually assessing educational needs, both formally and informally, to identify knowledge gaps. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a strong capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
University of Oklahoma
09.2024 - Current
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Supervised and educated a group of 8 students
Perioperative Education Specialist
OU Health
01.2020 - Current
- Provides perioperative education for large 36 room OR, Level 1 Trauma Center and ambulatory surgery center
- Attention to detail and organization
- In-dept knowledge of perioperative nursing standards and AORN, Joint Commission, OSHA guidelines
- Expertise in surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and infection control
- Curriculum development for perioperative nursing education
- Onboarding and orientation for new OR nurses and surgical staff
Perioperative Education and Circulator
McBride Orthopedic Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2020
- Educated perioperative team of 60 employees
- Knowledge of surgical procedures and protocols
- Coordinated and planned yearly education fair for over 600 employees over the entire hospital
- Developed and implemented education for perioperative staff and conducted training sessions on surgical techniques, patient safety protocols, and infection control measures
- Collaborated with nursing leadership to access training needs and developed customized educational plans
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs through assessment, feedback, and performance metrics
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Oklahoma Spine Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring informed consent and all required paper work was within compliance with hospital protocols for an 8 OR room hospital
- Operated cell savor for auto transfusions on more prominent spine cases
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Educated patients and families on perioperative and postoperative care, reducing complication and improving recovery outcomes
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Bone and Joint Orthopedic Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2015
- Assisted in various surgical procedures, including sports medicine, total joint arthroplasties and joint revisions ensuring adherence to sterile techniques and patient safety
- Monitored patients vital signs and responses to anesthesia, intervening promptly when necessary
- Trained and mentored new OR nurses and staff, ensuring accuracy and readiness
- Assisted in high-acuity emergency surgeries, demonstrating quick decision making and adaptability for an 8 or bed hospital and circulated large orthopedic cases for St. Anthony Hospital ICU patients that were unable to transfer to Bone and Joint
Operating Room Circulator / Manager / Board Runner
One Core Orthopedic Hospital
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Created OR staff schedules and did payroll for 20 employees
- Maintained infection control and sterile processing oversight
- Implemented process improvement and efficiency strategies
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration And Leadership
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Nazarene University
Bethany, OK05-2009
Skills
- Inclusive classroom expert
- Individualized education plans
- Multicultural education
- Literacy development
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
- Attention to detail and organization
- Critical thinker
- Competency development
- Student engagement
- Adult learning
- Community advocate
- Project-based learning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Stryker and surgical team to obtain the Platinum Environmental Excellence Award for OU Health's adult surgical department. [Environmental Excellence].
- Completion OU Health Leadership Academy
- Increased the operating room RN Resident retention rate from 43% to 98%.
- Initiated and developed an education program for new RN residents, Periop Bootcamp.
- Developed and implemented a new orientation guide for new OR employees
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
TNCC
Timeline
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
University of Oklahoma
09.2024 - Current
Perioperative Education Specialist
OU Health
01.2020 - Current
Perioperative Education and Circulator
McBride Orthopedic Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2020
Operating Room Circulator
Oklahoma Spine Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2016
Operating Room Circulator / Manager / Board Runner
One Core Orthopedic Hospital
12.2014 - 06.2015
Operating Room Circulator
Bone and Joint Orthopedic Hospital
06.2009 - 09.2015
ACLS
PALS
BLS
TNCC
Master of Science - Nursing Administration And Leadership
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Nazarene University
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