HAYLEY JORDAN
Saint Robert
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with more than 15 years of nursing experience across ambulatory surgery, ophthalmology, PACU, orthopedics, spine care, plastics and reconstruction, and assisted living. Extensive experience as an Operating Room Circulator in high-volume ophthalmology surgical settings, supporting thousands of successful cataract and glaucoma procedures annually. Recognized for exceptional patient advocacy, strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced surgical environments. Proven ability to establish positive relationships with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Eye Surgery Center of North Alabama
02.2020 - 06.2026
- Provided comprehensive preoperative nursing care and patient assessments for ambulatory surgical patients.
- Served as primary Operating Room Circulator for a high-volume ophthalmology surgery center performing more than 7,000 surgical procedures annually.
- Assisted surgeons and anesthesia providers during cataract, glaucoma, Catalys laser, and other ophthalmologic procedures.
- Ensured compliance with surgical safety protocols, infection prevention standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated patient flow throughout the perioperative process to maximize efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Educated patients and families regarding surgical procedures, postoperative expectations, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons, anesthesia personnel, scrub technicians, and recovery staff to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and quality assurance standards.
Registered Nurse
The Cosmetic Surgery Center of Huntsville
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered specialized nursing care for plastic and reconstructive surgery patients throughout the perioperative continuum.
- Managed preoperative assessments and postoperative recovery for patients undergoing cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
- Functioned as Operating Room Circulator for a wide range of surgical plastics procedures.
- Served as PACU nurse responsible for patient recovery, monitoring, and discharge readiness.
- Assisted in a high-volume outpatient clinic serving more than 50 patients daily.
- Managed postoperative nurse clinic visits, wound assessments, patient education, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated directly with surgeons to optimize patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Crestwood Medical Center
05.2013 - 09.2018
- PACU
- Provided immediate postoperative recovery care for surgical patients across multiple specialties.
- Monitored airway management, pain control, hemodynamic stability, and recovery progression.
- Participated in night, weekend, and holiday call rotations.
- Coordinated safe discharge planning and patient transitions of care.
- Orthopedic & Spine Unit (med-surg)
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to postoperative orthopedic and spine surgery patients.
- Managed pain control, mobility progression, wound care, and patient education.
- Monitored for postoperative complications and collaborated with physicians and rehabilitation teams to ensure optimal recovery.
- Maintained efficient patient assignments while consistently providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Leadership & Education
- Served as a clinical preceptor for nursing students and newly licensed nurses.
- Assisted in orienting and mentoring staff members to promote clinical excellence and professional growth.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Brookdale Place Jones Farm
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Provided direct nursing care within a 52-bed assisted living community.
- Administered medications and treatments while ensuring compliance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Served as Charge Nurse overseeing nursing assistants and support staff.
- Conducted resident assessments and coordinated transfers to higher levels of care when medically indicated.
- Collaborated with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members to maintain resident health and wellbeing.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Snead State Community College
Boaz, Alabama01-2013
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate - undefined
01-2011
Skills
- Operating Room Circulator
- Cataract Surgery-perioperative
- Glaucoma Surgery-perioperative
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Preoperative Assessment
- Patient Education
- Surgical Patient Post-op Care
- Orthopedic and spine-med-surg nursing care
- Plastic & Reconstructive pre an post-op nursing care
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Safety & Quality Assurance
- Discharge Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Precepting & Staff Development
- Ophthalmology Surgery (6 Years)
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (3 Years)
- Orthopedic & Spine med-surg (3 Years)
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (2 Years)
- Preoperative & Postoperative Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Active Alabama Compact License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – Current
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Eye Surgery Center of North Alabama
02.2020 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse
The Cosmetic Surgery Center of Huntsville
02.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Crestwood Medical Center
05.2013 - 09.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Brookdale Place Jones Farm
09.2011 - 05.2013
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate - undefined
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Snead State Community College