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Heather Deacon

Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Hayden,ID

Summary

Professional healthcare provider with strong background in surgical care and patient safety. Expertise in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless operations, and adapting to evolving clinical requirements. Skilled in patient assessment and surgical procedures after 18 years in the OR. Known for reliability, teamwork, and achieving optimal patient care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Operating Room Nurse

Kemp Surgery Center, Optum
09.2006 - Current
  • Company Overview: formerly The Everett Clinic
  • Charge Nurse 2022-2024; Relief Charge Nurse 2008-2022
  • Experience circulating and scrubbing in Orthopedic, Ear Nose Throat (ENT), Urology, Podiatry, Hand, General and some Ophthalmology.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Mentored new nursing staff in proper OR procedures, contributing to improved overall team performance.
  • Worked in a team with Surgical Technicians and other OR staff in stocking, cleaning and prepping OR for surgeries
  • Collaborated closely with surgeons to ensure proper equipment setup and availability of necessary instruments.
  • Working with the clinic Materials Management team, ordered surgery center’s disposable/soft materials, medications & implants
  • Worked with reps to order implant sets and goods for various surgical specialties, most closely with Synthes, Acumed, Paragon 28 and Smith & Nephew
  • Evaluated inventory levels of surgical supplies regularly, ensuring adequate stock for scheduled procedures without excess waste or shortages.
  • Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members, fostering a collaborative work environment within the operating room setting.
  • Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.

Student Nurse Technician

University of Washington Medical Center
06.2005 - 06.2006
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members, ensuring proper coordination of care.
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
  • Exhibited excellent time management skills when prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during hospitalization, promoting overall wellbeing.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Everett Community College of Nursing
Everett, WA
9 2004 - 6 2006

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-1997

Skills

Ethical practice

Surgical assistance

Sterile technique

Surgical patient care

EMR software

Advanced cardiac life support

Basic life support

Patient positioning

Preoperative assessment

Teamwork and collaboration

Medication administration

Specialized Training

  • Passed NCLEX, July 2006
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support & Basic Life Support (ACLS/BLS) Certified - September 2023
  • CNOR Certified - June 2020

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of Administrators, Physicians, Risk Management staff and clinic staff in the development of an ASC Team Safety Initiative to enable staff to be able to speak up for the safety of their patients utilizing a Team STEPPS approach to promote a culture of safety.

Certification

Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.

Timeline

Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.

06-2024

Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute.

06-2020

Operating Room Nurse

Kemp Surgery Center, Optum
09.2006 - Current

Student Nurse Technician

University of Washington Medical Center
06.2005 - 06.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Everett Community College of Nursing
9 2004 - 6 2006

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Washington

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