Jada Barksdale
Ocala
Summary
Compassionate OR circulating nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, surgical assistance, and sterile field maintenance. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless coordination with surgical teams and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating OR Nurse
Grace Surgery Center
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared operating room by ensuring sterile environment and necessary instruments.
- Assisted surgical team by providing tools and support during procedures.
- Monitored patient vitals to ensure safety throughout surgical operations.
- Documented surgical processes and patient information accurately in records.
- Maintained inventory of surgical supplies to ensure availability for procedures.
- Assisted anesthesiologists with induction of anesthesia using various drugs and medications according to individualized needs of the patient.
- Performed circulating duties such as setting up sterile fields per surgeon preference cards and passing equipment and supplies during operations.
- Mange daily surgical schedules and coordinate cases with providers and vendors.
- Infection control compliance monitoring.
- Monitored patient vitals and maintained sterile environments throughout surgeries.
Cardiovascular Progressive Care Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed postoperative care for open-heart patients, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Conducted thorough admission assessments and developed comprehensive discharge plans.
- Executed Foley catheter insertions, bladder scans, and IV catheter placements efficiently.
- Administered medications and IV infusions with precision and attention to detail.
- Executed post-surgical care, including infection management and wound treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement effective patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and recovery processes.
- Responded to emergencies, applying critical thinking skills for accurate assessments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA Healthcare
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Administering medication and IV infusions with precision.
- Collaborating with registered nurses in a team-oriented mode.
- Executing post-surgical care, infection treatment, and wound management.
- Performing Foley insertion, bladder scanning, and IV catheter insertion.
- Providing patient education and tracking health progress.
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
QCI Healthcare
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Travel to various local physician offices (Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Specialties, Urology).
- Rooming patients.
- Performing EKGs and administering medications.
- Collecting patient data.
Hyperbaric Attendant Licensed Practical Nurse
Aviv Clinic
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepares patients for treatment by performing appropriate vital tests.
- Records vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
- Works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary medical team to provide white-glove healthcare services to an exclusive clientele.
- Sets up, breaks down, and disinfects breathing circuits.
- Manages clients during hyperbaric treatment.
Progressive Care Unit Licensed Practical Nurse
Advent Health Ocala
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Blood draws and specimen collection for diagnostic testing.
- Ventilator, suctioning, and tracheotomy care.
- Medication administration (IV, and IV push).
- Patient education.
- Post surgical and infection treatment, pain-management, and wound care.
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Heart of Florida
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Update Florida Shot Records.
- Administered vaccinations and medications per orders.
- Diagnostic testing, including but not limited to, EKGs, hearing exams, and visual exams.
- Collect specimens for diagnostic testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Freedom Pointe at The Villages
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Track and record patient health.
- Complete emergency and ambulatory transfers.
- Administer medication and narcotics.
- Provide postoperative care, such as post surgical wound treatment, pain management, and infection treatment.
- Collect specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Monitoring patients and watching for changes in overall health.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wesbury
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities.
- Helped patients with limited mental and physical capacity handle daily living tasks such as feeding and grooming.
- Helped patients move safely with skilled mobility support.
- Maintained safety standards with proper handling and disposal of biomedical waste.
Store Associate
Subway
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Maintained store standards in merchandising, security, and visual presentation.
- Open and closed the store.
- Addressed and resolved escalated customer complaints and worked to restore satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aristacare
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities.
- Moved patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations smoothly.
- Resolved patient issues by quickly responding to calls and emergency issues.
- Transported patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Ocala, Florida09.2024
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Crawford County Career and Technical Center
Meadville, PA08.2020
Highschool Diploma -
Meadville Area Senior High
Meadville, PA06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2026
Skills
- BLS Certification
- ALS Certification
- IV Certification
- NIH Certified
- Sleep Safe Certification
- Infection Control Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Circulating OR Nurse
Grace Surgery Center
01.2025 - Current
Cardiovascular Progressive Care Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare
11.2024 - 03.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA Healthcare
09.2022 - 11.2024
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse
QCI Healthcare
05.2022 - 08.2023
Progressive Care Unit Licensed Practical Nurse
Advent Health Ocala
09.2021 - 09.2022
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse
Heart of Florida
06.2021 - 09.2021
Hyperbaric Attendant Licensed Practical Nurse
Aviv Clinic
02.2021 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Freedom Pointe at The Villages
10.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wesbury
07.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aristacare
12.2018 - 07.2019
Store Associate
Subway
08.2017 - 08.2020
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Crawford County Career and Technical Center
Highschool Diploma -
Meadville Area Senior High
Associates Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University