Dedicated and compassionate Operating Room Nurse with experience caring for patients and supporting physicians during procedures. Patient-focused with background coordinating safe, effective care. Expert at maintaining poise while handling stressful situations. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
6 Years 8 Months
Westerly Hospital | 12.2019 - Current
Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
1 Year 5 Months
Westerly Hospital | 07.2018 - 12.2019
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | 08.2019
3.8 GPA
magna cum laude graduate
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | 12.2016
Pi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Skills
Charge Nurse
Perioperative Nursing
Medical Procedure Preparation
Surgical Equipment
Surgical Counts
EMR Systems
Microsoft Office
Treatment Plan Modification
Accomplishments
Recipient of Nightingale Award (2022)
Supervised team of 30 staff members.
Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical CenterRegistered Nurse, Operating Room at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center