Hilary Oliver
Bend,OR
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Hardworking and compassionate, I excel both independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team. I'm proud of my flawless track record and I look forward to learning and growing in a transitional care setting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
HCA-Memorial Health System
Savannah, GA
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided intra-operative care for pediatric and adult patients encompassing ambulatory surgical procedures, invasive and extensive surgeries, and traumas in a Level I Trauma Center.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team including anesthesiologists, surgeons, scrub technicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and pre and post operative nursing staff to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during open, minimally invasive and robotically assisted procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Prepped operating rooms by stocking, damp-dusting and sterilizing to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Used EPIC to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Administered medications to the sterile field via labeled syringes and confirmed medication name, dose, and expiration date with scrub person both visually and verbally.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Verified patient, or health care representative understands the surgical procedure, risks involved, and rights both before, during and after procedure.
- Ensured entire surgical team LISTENED and actively PARTICIPATED during surgical pause.
- Initiated conversation with anesthesia provider prior to bringing the patient to the operating room regarding patient's DNR/DNI status.
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
St. Charles Medical Center
Bend, OR
03.2012 - 07.2021
- Provided intra-operative care for pediatric and adult patients encompassing ambulatory surgical procedures, invasive and extensive surgeries, and traumas in a Level II Trauma Center.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team including anesthesiologists, surgeons, scrub technicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and pre and post operative nursing staff to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during open, minimally invasive and robotically assisted procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Prepped operating rooms by stocking, damp-dusting and sterilizing to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Used EPIC to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Administered medications to the sterile field via labeled syringes and confirmed medication name, dose, and expiration date with scrub person both visually and verbally.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Verified patient, or health care representative understands the surgical procedure, risks involved, and rights both before, during and after procedure.
- Ensured entire surgical team LISTENED and actively PARTICIPATED during surgical pause.
- Initiated conversation with anesthesia provider prior to bringing the patient to the operating room regarding patient's DNR/DNI status.
Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Ortho-Neuro
St. Charles Medical Center
Bend, OR
10.2008 - 03.2012
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- 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.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR12.1998
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Charting
- Patient and Family Education
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
HCA-Memorial Health System
11.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
St. Charles Medical Center
03.2012 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Ortho-Neuro
St. Charles Medical Center
10.2008 - 03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mt. Hood Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Oregon
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