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Jennifer Sutton

Gainesville,Florida

Summary

Dynamic Operating Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Veterans Affairs Hospital, excelling in perioperative nursing care and infection control. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, advocate for patient safety, and train new staff. Skilled in technical writing and empathetic patient care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center
11.1997 - Current
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Circulated several surgical specialty cases.
  • Served as service leader for multiple surgical specialty teams including general surgery, opthalmology, neurosurgery, urology, and vascular.
  • Scrubbed in as first assist in general surgery, opthalmology, plastics, ENT, urology and vascular cases.
  • First assist in DaVinci Robotic surgeries.
  • Cardiothoracic specialty team member circulating in various cases including CABG, cardiac valve replacement and repair, VATS, TAVRs, and robotic-assisted thoracic surgeries.
  • Served as on-call operative nurse for weekday and weekend emergency cases.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

PRN Registered Nurse

Reception And Medical Center for Florida Department of Corrections
07.2017 - 02.2018
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Served as primary bedside nurse for incarcerated patients providing direct patient care
  • Administered medications IV, IM, and enterally including via gastric and jejunal tubes.
  • Wound assessment and care including complex dressing changes, ostomy care, and pressure ulcer management and prevention.
  • Assisted patients in personal care responsibilities such as personal hygiene and feeding.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.


Registered Nurse

Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center
05.1994 - 11.1997
  • Assessed and monitored patients through physical assessment, vital sign monitoring, mentation assessment, and pain assessment.
  • Certified in chemotherapy administration
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Practiced both primary and team nursing care
  • Worked alongside and delegated tasks to other team members including LPNs and CNAs.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Offered patient centered care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
04-1994

Skills

  • Clear communication and collaboration with peers in several settings
  • Perioperative and intraoperative staff and patient support
  • Intraoperative field and supply preparation
  • Infection control
  • Technical writing, proofreading, and editing
  • Empathetic and motivated

Timeline

PRN Registered Nurse

Reception And Medical Center for Florida Department of Corrections
07.2017 - 02.2018

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center
11.1997 - Current

Registered Nurse

Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center
05.1994 - 11.1997

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Florida

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