Dedicated RN Circulator with a proven track record at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, excelling in patient safety and compassionate care. Expert in sterile technique and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and maintaining rigorous infection control standards. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and patient condition monitoring, contributing to a positive and safe surgical experience.
• Perform circulating functions, such as reviewing patient charts, checking lab work, preparing the OR for specific surgery paying close attention to surgeon preferences, positioning the patient safely on the OR table, prepping the patient for surgery, assisting anesthesia with intubation, help monitor the sterile field for any breaks in sterility, handing off sterile instruments during procedures, counting instruments and soft supplies and maintaining a safe environment for the patient.
• Verify identity of the patient, specific surgery, location and consents are filled out correctly prior to going into the OR suite.
• Maintain a professional work attitude with coworkers and provide a personal and positive experience for every patient.
• Work as a team with all colleagues.