Hazel Rhodes
Empire,AL
Summary
Professionally trained Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Responsible Register Nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 20+ years of experience in the perioperative field. Diligent nursing professional offering strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise, honed over 20+ years of industry experience. Dependable Charge Nurse skilled in unit administration and staff management. Over 20+ years of nursing experience and extensive knowledge of all surgical services. Seasoned Float Nurse with high degree of personal flexibility and effective communication skills to accommodate assignment changes. Supports professional nursing care across practice setting and continuum of care to meet needs of patient and family. Participates in decision-making, leadership functions, research and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and unit operations. Establishment of Robotic program and coordinating of training of staff and maintaining the ordering of supplies and equipment for the Robotic Program.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating RN
Medical Staffing Solutions, UHS Wilson
05.2023 - Current
- Worked mostly in Vascular, CVOR, General, GYN, Thoracic, Urology Robotic surgeries, ENT, Neuro, urology cases
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor for new hires and nursing students
Circulating RN
Ascension St. Vincents
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Worked mostly in Neuro surgery here using the Mazor robot.
- Plastics- breast implants, reduction, tissue expanders, lipo suction and abdominoplasty.
- General Robotic surgery
- Preceptor for new hires and nursing students
RN Circulator
Medical Staffing Solutions/ UHS Wilson
06.2022 - 12.2022
- General, GYN, Thoracic Robotic surgery
- CVOR circulator
- ENT
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor to some of the current staff on the Robot, and new hires and nursing students
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Medical Staffing Solutions/ St. Charles Bend
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Charge Nurse for night evening and night shift
- Level 1 trauma for that hospital
- Preceptor for up coming Charge Nurse
- Ortho surgery, Eye surgery, general surgery
RN Circulator
Eminent Consulting, Advent Health, Orlando
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Robotic GYN oncology cases, (scrub and circulate
- Plastics, ( breast reduction, tissue expanders and implants, face lifts), (scrub and circulate)
- Renal transplants, (circulate)
- Liver transplants, (circulate)
- Eyes, (phaco), (scrub and circulate)
- Preceptor of new hires, and nursing students
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
CROSS COUNTRY STAFFING/ HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Robotic GYN, General and Urology (prostate, partial Nephrectomy) cases, (scrub and circulate)
- cysto cases, (scrub and circulate)
- general case, ( scrub and circulate)
- Ortho case (total knees, hips and shoulders), arthroscopy cases, (knees and shoulders), (scrub and circulate)
- Preceptor of new hires and nursing students
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room/ Med surg
EMINENT CONSULTING/ HARLEM HOSPITAL
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Med surg staff nurse, lab draws, starting IV's, giving IV meds, blood transfusions, admission of pts.
- COVID unit,
- Transferred to OR for Level 2 trauma
- Ortho cases, (orif ankles, femurs, hips, wrist)
- Urology cases
- Pediatric cases
- General cases
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Cross Country Staffing, Huntington, NY
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Robotic GYN, General and Urology (prostate, partial Nephrectomy) cases, (scrub and circulate)
- cysto cases, (scrub and circulate)
- general case, ( scrub and circulate)
- Ortho case (total knees, hips and shoulders), arthroscopy cases, (knees and shoulders), (scrub and circulate)
- Preceptor of new hires and nursing students
Staff Nurse
Krucial Staffing, Cooler Nursing Home, New York City
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked as a COVID crisis nurse to help deliver direct patient care with the overwhelming surge in the critial status of the virus
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
Charge Registered Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Overseen 16 OR suites with daily staff and pt assignments
- Robotic Coordinator
- Ortho, Urology team leader
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Oversaw activity and development of 30+ nursing professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
RN
AdvantageRN
10 2015 - 05.2016
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
RN
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
05.2008 - 11.2015
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Delegated staff nurse duties to 16 functional operating rooms.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR/ACLS compliance records.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Scrub Technician
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
10.1997 - 05.2008
- Gathered all needed supplies for different surgical cases.
- Preparation of sterile equipment before surgery until the patient is taken to recovery.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Followed scrub-in procedures by gowning and gloving correctly to assist in sterile fields.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Completed continued education units yearly to stay up to date on surgical technology and meet organizational requirements.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
- Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Jasper, AL2008
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL2005
Surgical Technician Certificate - Operating Room
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton, AL1997
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Preceptor, Educator
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional bedside manner
- Adapt at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Patient positioning competency
- Patient and family advocacy
- Task delegation
- Resource allocation
- Employee performance
- Scheduling
- Resource Allocation
- Operating Room Preparations
- Asepsis Standards
- Medication Administration
- Patient Health Information Access
- General Surgery, scrub and circulate
- Plastic Surgery, scrub and circulate
- Orthopedic Surgery, scrub and circulate
- Clinical Assessments
- Gynecological Surgery, scrub and circulate
- Laparoscopic Procedures
- Surgical Equipment
- Surgical Counts
- Patient Safety
- EMR Documentation, Cerner, Epic
- Total Joint Replacements, scrub and circulate
- Nursing Standards
- Understanding of Medical Terms
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography scrub and circulate
- Work Assignments
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection, IV insertion
- Universal Precautions
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Robotic Coordinator, Robotic surgery across all specials, scrub and circulate
- Renal transplants, scrub and circulate
- Neurosurgery, Mazor robot, scrub and circulate
- Thoracic Surgery, scrub and circulate
- Clinical Leadership and Supervision, Charge Nurse, Board runner of 16 OR suites
- Intravenous Injections
- Vascular surgery, including Endovascular, scrub and circulate
Accomplishments
- Recognized as VIP Who's Who Among America's Nurses 2010-2011
- Recipient of Outstanding Patient Care Award in 2011 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center
- Received the Robotic Coordinator Certificate in June 2011
- Recipient of Outstanding Charge Nurse Award in 2018 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
- Recipient of Ida V. Moffiet Award at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in 2019.
- Recognized as Who's Who among America's Nurses 2019
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Robotic program.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- ACLS certification
- Robotic Coordinator
- Currently working on CNOR
- Currently working towards BSN
Timeline
Circulating RN
Medical Staffing Solutions, UHS Wilson
05.2023 - Current
Circulating RN
Ascension St. Vincents
01.2023 - 04.2023
RN Circulator
Medical Staffing Solutions/ UHS Wilson
06.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Medical Staffing Solutions/ St. Charles Bend
03.2022 - 06.2022
RN Circulator
Eminent Consulting, Advent Health, Orlando
09.2021 - 01.2022
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
CROSS COUNTRY STAFFING/ HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
06.2021 - 09.2021
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room/ Med surg
EMINENT CONSULTING/ HARLEM HOSPITAL
02.2021 - 06.2021
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Cross Country Staffing, Huntington, NY
06.2020 - 02.2021
Staff Nurse
Krucial Staffing, Cooler Nursing Home, New York City
04.2020 - 05.2020
Charge Registered Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
04.2016 - 04.2020
RN
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
05.2008 - 11.2015
Scrub Technician
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
10.1997 - 05.2008
RN
AdvantageRN
10 2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science -
Jacksonville State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Surgical Technician Certificate - Operating Room
Bevill State Community College
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- ACLS certification
- Robotic Coordinator
- Currently working on CNOR
- Currently working towards BSN
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