Ingrid N Sibley
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse experienced in delivering comprehensive patient care within surgical settings. Achieved optimal patient outcomes by effectively monitoring physical and emotional wellbeing throughout care continuum. Focused on collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and adhering to standard sterilization protocols.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
HCA Medical Center of Houston
Houston, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared operating room by ensuring sterile environment and arranging surgical instruments.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by providing necessary tools and supplies.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout surgical interventions for safety and compliance.
- Provided direct nursing care to pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patients.
- Conducted pre-surgery assessments on assigned patients prior to their admission into the OR.
- Coordinated with medical staff to facilitate smooth patient transitions before and after surgery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of surgical procedures and patient information in records.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to enhance workflow efficiency and communication strategies.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
AMN Healthcare/AdventHealth Hospital
Hendersonville, North Carolina
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided specialized services in urology, gynecology, robotic surgery, spine, orthopedics, pediatric and adult ENT, and endoscopy.
- Performed routine circulating duties including assessing patients in all stages of care, educating, and maintaining a safe procedural environment
- Delivered emotional support to patients before, during, and after surgery to enhance their comfort and reduce anxiety.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and a positive attitude.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff and students to foster a collaborative and educational working environment.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
AMN Healthcare/ChristianaCare Hospital
Newark, DE
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Specialized in orthopedic, neurological, spinal, plastic, gynecological, vascular, robotic, and transplant procedures.
- Executed circulating duties, ensuring surgical suites were fully prepared for procedures.
- Delivered emotional support to patients before and during surgery, enhancing their comfort and reducing anxiety.
- Performed routine circulating duties including preparing surgical suites for procedures
- Assisted in the preparation of the operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing surgery or invasive procedures.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Oversaw inventory management of surgical supplies, ensuring availability for daily surgeries.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
AMN Healthcare/Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Monitored surgical procedures to quickly assist physician with complications or additional needs, ensuring patient safety.
- Facilitated administration of care plans through effective communication with cross-functional teams, enhancing collaborative patient care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow while assisting physicians with non-invasive procedures to optimize surgical outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean a safe, clean patient environment.
- Specialized in various surgical areas to ensure comprehensive support during procedures, including gynecology, urology, robotics (XI), general, vascular, kidney transplants, and neurosurgery.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
AMN Healthcare/Covenant Health Hobbs
Hobbs, NM
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared patients for procedures through comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments, ensuring readiness and safety.
- Monitored and managed treatment interventions for general surgery procedures to enhance patient care and procedural outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, and facilitated patient flow to support efficient non-invasive procedures.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
AMN Healthcare/Kaiser Permanente
Lone Tree, CO
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Monitored and managed treatment and care interventions to ensure patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Collected lab specimens and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results to inform clinical decisions.
- Conducted essential nursing tasks to ensure adherence to healthcare protocols. to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens, and pain management strategies to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Assessed surgical focus areas, including gynecological, orthopedic, plastics, urologic, podiatry, and ENT, to ensure comprehensive care.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
AMN Healthcare/ Medstar Southern Maryland
Clinton, MD
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled, and processed patient specimens to ensure accurate testing and timely results.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes.
- Counted surgical instruments used during procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance. and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Assessed patients pre-surgery by gathering detailed medical histories to inform surgical teams.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
- Focused on surgical areas including gynecological, orthopedic, endo, robotics (XI), vascular, and plastics. included gynecological, orthopedic, endo, robotics (XI), vascular, and plastics.
Clinical Resource Director
HCA
Sugarland, TX
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed multiple projects and tasks, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery to meet client expectations.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines, enhancing overall project success.
- Enhanced operations by collaborating with team members and customers to identify and implement effective solutions.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Registered Nurse- Charge
HCA West
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Manage the flow and daily function of a ten suite operating room.
- Led educational in-services for staff, enhancing knowledge and skills in clinical practices.
- Verified vendor products and services for procedures to ensure quality and compliance.
- Coordinated orientation sessions for new employees, providing essential information about company policies and procedures.
- Participate in continuing education to stay current on nursing knowledge.
- Troubleshoot challenges and initiate process improvement.
- Managed staff competencies, ensuring adherence to standards and enhancing team readiness.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Parallon Healthcare- North Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Delivered direct patient care to diverse adult and pediatric populations in circulating role, focusing on plastics, gyn-onc, urology, ENT, ortho, neuro, and general surgery.
- Facilitate safe surgical practices and procedures.
- Monitored compliance with safe surgical practices and procedures.
- Managed Meditech charting system, restocked rooms, set up and maintained machines, and assisted scrub technicians and physicians in obtaining necessary supplies during cases.
- Participate in continuing education to stay current on nursing knowledge.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
American Mobile Network, United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Delivered direct patient care to diverse adult and pediatric populations in circulating role, emphasizing specialized support in Plastics, Gyn-Onc, Urology, ENT, Ortho, Neuro, and General surgery.
- Ensured consistent use of Davinci XI robotic surgery to enhance patient outcomes.
- Maintained adherence to surgical protocols in the operating room.
- Maintain use of EPIC charting system, restock rooms, set up and maintain machines for use, aid scrub technicians and physicians with obtainment of needed supplies during cases.
- Participate in continuing education to stay current on nursing knowledge.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
American Mobile Network-Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Provide direct patient care to a wide range of adult and pediatric patients, through the circulating role, with a focus on Plastics, Gyn-Onc, Ortho, and General surgery.
- Ensured adherence to safe surgical practices and procedures.
- Maintained use of Cerner charting system, restocked rooms, set up and maintained machines for use, aided scrub technicians and physicians with obtainment of needed supplies during cases.
- Engaged in continuing education to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Parallon/Healthtrust, West Houston Medical Center
Houston, TX
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Provide direct patient care to a wide range of adult and pediatric patients, through the circulating role, with a focus on Plastics, Gyn-Onc, Urology, ENT, Ortho, Neuro, and General surgery.
- Facilitate safe and consistent use of Da Vinci Robotic surgery.
- Monitored safe surgical practices in operating rooms.
- Managed MEDITECH charting system, restocked rooms, set up and maintained surgical equipment, and assisted scrub technicians and physicians in obtaining necessary supplies during procedures.
- Engaged in continuing education to enhance nursing knowledge and improve patient care.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Cross Country-Woman's Hospital of Texas
Houston, TX
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Provide direct patient care to a wide range of adult and pediatric patients, through the circulating role, with a focus on Plastics, Gyn-Onc, Urology, and General surgery.
- Facilitated safe surgical practices and procedures, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Maintain use of MEDITECH charting system, restock rooms, set up and maintain machines for use, aid scrub technicians and physicians with obtainment of needed supplies during cases.
- Participated in continuing education to enhance nursing knowledge and improve patient care outcomes.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Cross Country, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Provide direct patient care to a wide range of adult and pediatric patients, through the circulating role, with a focus on Ortho, Neuro, Plastics, Gyn-Onc, and General surgery.
- Ensured adherence to safe surgical practices and procedures.
- Maintain use of EPIC charting system, restock rooms, set up and maintain machines for use, aid scrub technicians and physicians with obtainment of needed supplies during cases.
- Engaged in continuing education to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
American Mobile Network, Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, D.C.
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Delivered direct patient care to diverse adult populations in circulating role, emphasizing Plastics, Gyn-Onc, and General surgery.
- Ensured adherence to safe surgical practices and procedures.
- Operated EPIC charting system, restocked rooms, set up and maintained machines, and assisted scrub technicians and physicians in obtaining necessary supplies during surgeries.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current on nursing knowledge.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
American Mobile Network, Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Delivered direct patient care to diverse adult and pediatric populations in circulating and scrub roles, specializing in ENT, Neuro, Plastics, and Ortho.
- Ensured adherence to safe surgical practices and protocols, enhancing patient safety throughout procedures.
- Maintained use of implant log books, restock rooms, set up and maintain machines for use, aid scrub technicians and physicians with obtainment of needed supplies during cases.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current on nursing knowledge.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
American Mobile Network, Yale New Haven Hospital, North
New Haven, CT
03.2014 - 06.2014
- Provided direct patient care to diverse adult patients in a circulating role, focusing on ENT and neuro specialties.
- Facilitate safe surgical practices and procedures, with a specific focus on working in an MRI suite.
- Maintain use of implant log books, restock rooms, set up and maintain machines for use, aid scrub technicians and physicians with obtainment of needed supplies during cases.
- Participate in continuing education to stay current on nursing knowledge.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
UMMC/Fairview, University Campus Operating Room
Minneapolis, MN
02.2009 - 03.2014
- Delivered direct patient care to diverse adult and pediatric populations in circulating and scrub roles during ENT, bariatric, urologic, gyn, and ERCP procedures.
- Assisted surgical team in safely operating Davinci equipment during procedures.
- Supported the surgical team in the safe application of laser therapy during operations.
- Oversaw daily operations as unit charge to ensure efficient workflow.
Registered Nurse
UMMC/Fairview, Riverside Campus 10A General Surgical
Minneapolis, MN
06.2008 - 02.2009
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations, including orthopedic, gynecological, urological, and reconstructive surgery cases.
- Maintained safe and efficient care for adult and pediatric patients, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients in surgical recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient education regarding post-operative care and recovery plans.
Education
B.S - Nursing
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LABachelor of Science - Psychology
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LASkills
- Patient assessment
- Patient Management
- Patient safety compliance
- Surgical safety protocols
- Patient Examination
- Nursing planning
- Workflow management
- Surgical team collaboration
- Operational efficiency
- EHR management
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Organization
- Collaboration
- ACLS certification
- Patient education
Accomplishments
- Registered Nurse License Current- Texas
- Basic Life Support with AED, American Heart Association ACLS certified, American Heart Association
- Additional: B.S in Psychology, 2001, Xavier University of LA, New Orleans, LA
- Certified Surgical Laser Operator (Co2, Holmium, YAG, and Diode)
- surgical specialties are in circulating and scrubbing ear, nose, and throat procedures.
- My other circulating specialties include neurological-spine, orthopedics, plastics, urology, gynecology, Davinci, and Stealth.
- I served as member of the surgical safety committee with a focus on distractions in the operating room.
- I also served as a member of the flap committee and helped create resource manuals and a surgical cart for flap procedures.
- I helped created the script for the laser safety “timeout” used at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
- I participated in a fire safety video and assisted with the implementation of the fire risk assessment “timeout” at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
HCA Medical Center of Houston
10.2024 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
AMN Healthcare/AdventHealth Hospital
04.2024 - 08.2024
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
AMN Healthcare/ChristianaCare Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2024
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
AMN Healthcare/Emory University Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
AMN Healthcare/Covenant Health Hobbs
09.2022 - 10.2022
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
AMN Healthcare/Kaiser Permanente
05.2022 - 07.2022
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
AMN Healthcare/ Medstar Southern Maryland
11.2021 - 04.2022
Clinical Resource Director
HCA
03.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse- Charge
HCA West
01.2018 - 03.2021
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Parallon Healthcare- North Austin Medical Center
06.2017 - 12.2017
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
American Mobile Network, United Hospital
05.2017 - 07.2017
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
American Mobile Network-Howard University Hospital
02.2017 - 05.2017
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Parallon/Healthtrust, West Houston Medical Center
01.2016 - 12.2016
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Cross Country-Woman's Hospital of Texas
09.2015 - 12.2015
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Cross Country, Providence Alaska Medical Center
06.2015 - 09.2015
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
American Mobile Network, Sibley Memorial Hospital
04.2015 - 06.2015
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
American Mobile Network, Georgetown University Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2015
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
American Mobile Network, Yale New Haven Hospital, North
03.2014 - 06.2014
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
UMMC/Fairview, University Campus Operating Room
02.2009 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse
UMMC/Fairview, Riverside Campus 10A General Surgical
06.2008 - 02.2009
B.S - Nursing
Southern University and A&M College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Xavier University of Louisiana