Jeffrey Bakken

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. I am a nurse that has the ability to Circulate, mediate conflict resolution, and seamless time management skills. I started my career in Rapid City SD as a Circulating Nurse in the Heart Room, this also included, doing any case that came through the operating room door. This includes general cases, urology, orthopedics, gynecology, ENT, plastics, and eyes. I worked at Rapid City Regional Hospital for 9 years as a CVOR RN, from 5/312001 to 9/11/2009. Next I decided to start traveling so we packed up and sold our house and my first assignment was in Van Nuys California at Valley Presbyterian Hospital 9/28/2009 to 2/26/2010. Mayo Hospital 3/16/2010 to 3/29/2011. Next, Fresno Ca St Agnes Medical Center 4/11/2011 to 7/9/2011. Next, East Houston Regional Hospital 10/11/2012 to 1/8/2012. Next, University of Arizona Medical Center 1/16/2012 to 4/14/2012. Next Central Washington Hospital 4/19/2012. Next, John C Medical Center 10/22/2012 to 8/29/2014. Next, Oasis Hospital 9/1/2014 to 3/4/2016. Next, Mountain Vista Medical Center 3/7/2016 to present. I have worked as as traveling Nurse for 4.5 years, traveled the western United States and in each and every place I worked was asked to stay on permanent. My Career has included most everything that can come to an OR Theater. I have circulated Open Heart procedures both adult and pediatric, Transplant procedures both kidney and liver, Robotic procedures from hysterectomy, Nephrectomy, Aortic Valve replacement, Total Knee and Hip replacements with the ROSA and Mako. I am able to circulate any other procedures from general to ENT, eyes, plasctics and urology. I am confident I will be an asset to you team.

I am an avid cyclist, I commute to work each day and bike between 150 and 200 miles per week.   I have participated in all the tours in the area, from Mesa, Scottsdale and Tucson.  I have participated in memorial rides for fallen riders. My bike is my gym and outlet for enjoyment as well a great way to decompress after a challenging day at work.