Jennifer Stimits
Shreveport,Louisiana
Summary
Dynamic Operating Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Christus Health, excelling in surgical instrumentation and effective communication. Proven ability to maintain a sterile environment and enhance patient care through critical thinking and team collaboration. Committed to meticulous documentation and ensuring optimal surgical outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Christus Health
Shreveport, Louisiana
02.2010 - 07.2011
- Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
- Acted as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient's family, providing updates and support during procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment prior to procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Christus Health
Shreveport, LA
01.2003 - 02.2010
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
- Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses or anesthesiologists.
- Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
- Assisted with scrubbing in for each case as needed.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, including setting up sterile field.
- Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA01-2010
Cerification - Surgical Technology
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA01-2003
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation
- Patient positioning
- Operating room preparation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Aseptic technique
- Critical thinking
- Scrub nurse skills
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Christus Health
02.2010 - 07.2011
Certified Surgical Technologist
Christus Health
01.2003 - 02.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southern University At Shreveport
Cerification - Surgical Technology
Bossier Parish Community College
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