OR Supervisor RN with experience in surgical coordination, staff supervision, optimizing workflows, and enhancing patient safety compliance. Passionate about leadership development and mentoring staff.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
OR Supervisor RN
MyMichigan of Saginaw
Saginaw, MI
06.2021 - Current
Supervise and coordinate activities of clinical and non-clinical staff in the OR.
Provide leadership and support staff to ensure the highest quality and safe care is provided to the patient, based on the hospital policy and AORN standards.
Assess daily patient care needs to develop and distribute patient care assignments of clinical and nonclinical staff to ensure appropriate patient care is given.
Delegate appropriate duties of clinical and non-clinical staff based on their skill and abilities.
Evaluate the care delivered to provide direct and immediate coaching and ongoing verbal/written feedback on the performance of the OR staff.
Assist in booking cases to coordinate and appropriately staff daily surgery schedules.
Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
Facilitated communication between departments to enhance service delivery.
Resolved conflicts and addressed concerns among team members promptly.
Monitored adherence to policies and procedures within the department.
Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
OR Circulator RN
Ascension St. Mary's
Saginaw, MI
01.2018 - 06.2021
Responsible for patient care and documentation during the intraoperative period.
Advocate for patients during the intraoperative period.
Used critical thinking to assess and coordinate the needs of the surgical team to provide the best outcome for the patient.
Circulator for cardiovascular, general, and vascular surgeries.
Part of the Cardiovascular 'on call' team.
Responsible for making RN cardiovascular 'call schedule'.
Implemented safe patient care practices and ensured the proper use of sterile techniques based on hospital policies and AORN standards.
ICU staff RN
Mclaren Bay Region
Bay City, MI
01.2005 - 12.2017
Provide patient care in the critical care setting with a broad scope of experience in cardiac surgical intensive care.
Provide care in the immediate recovery phase of open-heart and thoracic surgical patients.
Assess patient/family needs, implement a plan of care, and evaluate/document the outcome of care.
Implement core measure requirements for AMI, CHF, Pneumonia, SSI, CAUTI, and CLABSI to deliver high-quality and patient-centered care.
Ensure that quality outcomes and patient safety are met through patient/family teaching.
Collaborate and communicate with physicians, respiratory therapists, dietitians, social workers, and other medical staff to provide the best care to patients and their families.
Titration of vasopressors, inotropic drips, and other IV medications used in the intensive care setting.
Coordinate care and assist Gift of Life with potential organ donation and observed organ procurement.
Team leader.
Facilitate bed and staff assignments for a 32-bed Critical Care unit, which includes ICU, NICU, and CCU.
Evaluate staff requirements throughout the day.
Serve as a resource for all staff needing assistance with patient care.
Respond to cardiac/respiratory arrests and rapid responses.