Jeanine Cloman
Department of Veteran Affairs
Rancho Cordova
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
Dedicated Operating Room Nurse with expertise in delivering compassionate patient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in managing patient care plans and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols. Strong communication and critical thinking abilities drive improved patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Work History
Staff Nurse
22 Years 5 Months- Coordinated surgical procedures to ensure optimal patient safety and care delivery.
- Assisted in positioning patients to enhance comfort and accessibility during operations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline surgical workflows and improve outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices in the operating room environment.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing potential complications during surgeries.
- Evaluated patient needs pre- and post-operatively, ensuring comprehensive care continuity.
- Ensured patient safety by meticulously reviewing medical charts and identifying potential risks or contraindications prior to surgery.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Played an integral role in achieving departmental objectives through active engagement in quality improvement projects, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
- Consistently met regulatory compliance standards by adhering to hospital policies, guidelines, and industry best practices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing care through regular professional development opportunities.
- Served as a resource for junior nursing staff, offering guidance on clinical decision-making based on evidence-based practice principles.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate pre-and post-operative care, addressing concerns, and answering questions.
- Reduced post-operative complications by ensuring a sterile environment and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Actively participated in emergency response situations when necessary, applying critical thinking skills under pressure for favorable outcomes.
- Supported surgeon performance by anticipating needs during procedures, promptly providing required instruments and equipment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes, contributing valuable input in pre-and post-surgical meetings.
- Optimized operating room efficiency by assisting with the timely setup, breakdown, and turnover of surgical suites.
- Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling, adapting to fluctuating caseloads while maintaining high standards of patient care delivery.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Assisted physicians in the operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of the patient.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient safety
Infection control measures
Patient care planning
Care planning
Surgical assistance
Documentation
HIPAA protocol adherence
Critical thinking
Attention to detail
Clear communication
Certification
BLS/ACLS
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Department of Veteran Affairs
05.2004 - CurrentRead More
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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