Open To Work
Hillary Mardis, RN
Nurse
Porter,TX
Summary
Focused, dedicated, conscientious OR Circulator/Scrub RN seeking to use acquired skills and knowledge to contribute uncompromising patient care as a member of your operating room staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
CIRCULATING OR NURSE
20/20 Eye Surgery Center
Greensburg, PA
09.2022 - Current
- Anticipated potential needs in the operating room environment by maintaining an organized workspace and replenishing supplies as needed for efficient workflow.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Increased patient satisfaction with preoperative care by thoroughly explaining procedures and addressing any questions or concerns.
- Performed pre/post-op calls to monitor/optimize patient arrival condition and recovery.
- Filled in Scrub Nurse duties as needed.
SCRUB NURSE, Operating Room
Artisan Plastic Surgery Center
Delmont, PA
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepped operating rooms by following strict sterilization procedures and staging/counting specific instruments, equipment and supplies for the operation.
- Followed sterile technique for scrubbing, gowning and gloving.
- Assembled drapes and assisted in draping patients.
- Prepared sutures, blades and needles according to use.
- Watched the field and observed surgeon's body language, motions and demeanor during surgeries to anticipate needs.
- Preformed post-surgery counting, cleared instruments/equipment, helped to apply dressing and removed drapes.
- Washed, wrapped and sterilized equipment.
CIRCULATING OR NURSE
Independence Health Latrobe Hospital
Latrobe, PA
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Assessed, positioned and prepped patients prior to surgery, gathered supplies and equipment needed for operations, maintained operating room sterilization in compliance with environmental asepsis standards, followed sterile field protocol while performing duties.
- Collected, labeled and delivered specimens to lab.
- Accurately charted operating room proceedings.
- Conducted pre- and post-surgery inventory counting's.
Nursing Assistant
Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital
Greensburg, PA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed full array of nursing assistant duties on multiple floors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (ACEN Accredited)
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05.2021
Skills
- Electronic charting and clinical documentation
- Aseptic technique and sterilization protocols
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Highly organized and able to think and move quickly during surgery
- Ability to adapt quickly to new surroundings and work extended hours
- Effective collaboration with entire surgical team
- Patient positioning
- Instrument passing
Certification
- TX State Board of Nursing - RN License # 1088796
- PA State Board of Nursing - RN License # RN745341
- (BLS) Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED - July 2024
- (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support - May 2025
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteTimeline
CIRCULATING OR NURSE
20/20 Eye Surgery Center
09.2022 - Current
SCRUB NURSE, Operating Room
Artisan Plastic Surgery Center
02.2022 - 09.2022
CIRCULATING OR NURSE
Independence Health Latrobe Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2022
Nursing Assistant
Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (ACEN Accredited)
Westmoreland County Community College