JAMIE COPELAND
GADSDEN,ALABAMA
Summary
Experienced surgical nurse with a proven track record in high-stakes environments. Collaborative and results-driven, consistently adapting to evolving needs. Strong skills in patient care, surgical procedures, and emergency responses. Recognized for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth operations and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: an affiliate of Prime Healthcare
- I am currently employed as a registered nurse circulator and scrub nurse in the operating room
- I currently scrub and circulate in all aspects of surgical procedures
- SCRUB SURGICAL PROCEDURES GENERAL, ORTHO, UROLOGY, ENT, PLASTICS
- EPIC SUPER-USER
- CURRENTLY CIRCULATE CASES ON A DAILY BASIS
- PREPARE SURGICAL SUITE ACCORDING TO SURGERY AND SURGEON PREFERENCE
- COLLABORATE WITH THE SURGICAL TEAM TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST SAFETY AND SURGICAL STANDARDS ARE MET FOR THE PATIENT
- COLLABORATE WITH THE SURGEONS, SURGICAL STAFF, AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO DEVELOP A CARE PLAN FOR THE PATIENT DURING SURGERY
- ADHERE TO AORN STANDARDS/RECOMMENDED PRACTICES OF PERI-OPERATIVE PRACTICE
- An affiliate of Prime Healthcare
Registered Nurse/Operating Room Supervisor/Radiology Tech/Scrub Tech
Gadsden Surgery Center
04.2002 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: an affiliate of CHS
- I began in April of 2002 as a radiology tech/scrub tech
- I scrubbed in all aspects of general, ENT, orthopedic, ophthalmology, and podiatry
- I am not certified but have been trained to first assist and am proficient in suturing and closing for physicians
- In 2006 I went back to school and obtained my associate’s degree in Registered Nursing
- An affiliate of CHS
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Registered Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12.2022
Associate degree - Registered Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, Alabama 05.2008
Associate degree - Radiologic Technology
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, Alabama 05.1996
Skills
- Strong technical skills
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly organized
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-Solving
- Calm under pressure
- Multitasking
- General Operating Room
- Outpatient Procedures
- Trauma
- Laparoscopic general surgeries
- Isolation procedures
- Orthopedic total joint procedures
- Infection Prevention
- Patients’ Rights
- Collaboration
- Analytical skills
- Team player
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Emergency procedures
- HIPAA education
- Emergency care
- Removing sutures
Accomplishments
CNOR-ORTHO Certified
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Alabama Board of Nursing, 12/01/24
- Registered Radiologic Technologist, The American Registry of Radiologic Tech, 05/01/25
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Experienced Provider (ACLS), American Heart Association, 05/01/26
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association, 05/01/26
- CNOR-ORTH Certified, 12/01/27
Awards
- 03/01/24, Recognized on Certified Nurses Day
- 04/01/24, Recognized by the Emergency Room at Riverview for helping in a Crisis
- 03/01/23, Recognized on Certified Nurses Day
- 09/01/21, Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Cares Award for a Sense of Ownership
Professional Organizations and memberships
- Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, Present
- American Society of Radiologic Technologist, Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riverview Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Operating Room Supervisor/Radiology Tech/Scrub Tech
Gadsden Surgery Center
04.2002 - 02.2022
- Registered Nurse, Alabama Board of Nursing, 12/01/24
- Registered Radiologic Technologist, The American Registry of Radiologic Tech, 05/01/25
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Experienced Provider (ACLS), American Heart Association, 05/01/26
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association, 05/01/26
- CNOR-ORTH Certified, 12/01/27
Bachelor’s degree - Registered Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Associate degree - Registered Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Associate degree - Radiologic Technology
Gadsden State Community College
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