Jennie Scott
Baldwinsville,NY
Summary
Detailed Operating Room Registered Nurse with 22-year background providing proper care to patients for surgical procedures. Motivated and calm professional devoted to thoroughly monitoring patient's and surgical team's needs throughout care continuum. Deeply familiar with standard sterilization protocols and patient-need analysis.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Stonybrook Medical Center
Stony Brook, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
Cottonwood Heights, UT
12.2007 - 12.2020
- Ensured that all instruments were correctly sterilized before use in surgery.
- Adhered to safety policies, protocols, and standards established by governing bodies.
- Developed effective relationships with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure quality outcomes.
- Kept up-to-date with advances in nursing technology related to OR operations.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records.
- Assisted in the preparation of the operating room, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any changes in patient status or needs during surgery.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and patients within the OR suite.
- Performed sterile technique during all phases of the operative procedure.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
Registered Nurse
Community General Hospital
Syracuse, NY
07.2002 - 11.2007
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cayuga County Community College
Auburn, NY05-2002
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Patient Positioning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Charting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety
- EMR Software
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse - New York State # 537364
- BSL / CPR/ AED - current
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Stonybrook Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
12.2007 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Community General Hospital
07.2002 - 11.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cayuga County Community College
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