EVA CONAWAY
JACKSON,MS
Summary
Experienced with coordinating surgical procedures and maintaining sterile environment. Utilizes knowledge of surgical instruments and techniques to support successful surgeries. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with surgical teams.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
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UMMC OF MADISON, MS FI HEALTH
06.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
- Reduced surgery complications by providing effective perioperative care to patients.
Staff Surgical Nurse (OR Circulator)
St Dominic Hospital
03.2000 - 06.2024
- From pre-op to post-op, ensures everyone works together as a team. Pay attention to detail and a strong desire to act as a patient advocate. Serve as a champion for the surgery patient. In addition to preparing the operating room, check the stock of supplies and instruments. Problem-solving is a regular duty. Equipment must be checked and double-checked. If something is missing or not in working order, find a solution. Assessing the patient right before surgery to make sure that all required prep is completed. Serving as a patient safety monitor, observes the surgery and ensures that no aspect of patient care is missed. Studies data and responds quickly if anything goes wrong.
Traveler Nursing (OR Circulator)
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: level 1 Trauma Center
- Duties include performing tests, administering medications and writing reports to inform doctors and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat patients. Responsible for patient care in all phases of a procedure: the perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative stages.
- Facilitated timely turnover of operating rooms, allowing for increased number of daily surgeries.
- Supported surgical teams to achieve successful patient outcomes by providing critical assistance during complex surgeries.
- Improved patient care by efficiently preparing operating rooms and ensuring all necessary supplies were readily available.
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Baptist Desoto Hospital
12.2009 - 11.2010
- Circulator in a busy surgery department. Duties included patient care from perioperative, intraoperative to postoperative.
- Facilitated timely turnover of operating rooms, allowing for increased number of daily surgeries.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to new technologies or procedures in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.
- Improved patient care by efficiently preparing operating rooms and ensuring all necessary supplies were readily available.
Staff Nurse and Manager
Mid Delta Home Health and Alexander Home Health
01.1987 - 04.2000
- Traveling to patient’s homes to administer their services and helping patients maintain their independence with education. Administering at home IVs, changing dressings, cleaning wounds and updating Doctors about patient’s health.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - pre med
Rust College
Holly Springs, MSBS - Theology study
Life Institute of Theology
New Orleans, LA01.2000
BS Nursing degree -
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, WI01.1990
AD Nursing degree -
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS01.1979
Skills
- Preoperative preparation
- Teamwork
- Attention to details
- Reliability
- Strong clinical judgment
- Accurate documentation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Care coordination
- Documentation
- Professionalism
Timeline
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UMMC OF MADISON, MS FI HEALTH
06.2024 - Current
Traveler Nursing (OR Circulator)
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
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Baptist Desoto Hospital
12.2009 - 11.2010
Staff Surgical Nurse (OR Circulator)
St Dominic Hospital
03.2000 - 06.2024
Staff Nurse and Manager
Mid Delta Home Health and Alexander Home Health
01.1987 - 04.2000
Some College (No Degree) - pre med
Rust College
BS - Theology study
Life Institute of Theology
BS Nursing degree -
Mississippi University For Women
AD Nursing degree -
Mississippi University For Women
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