Jessica Simmons
Pleasanton
Summary
Dedicated Circulating Nurse with strong skills in patient positioning, medication administration, and infection control adherence. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency in surgical settings.
Healthcare professional with proven track record in operating room environments. Valued for consistent reliability and adaptability in fast-paced surgical settings. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and resource management. Recognized for maintaining high standards in sterile techniques and patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Fremont, CA
03.2015 - Current
- Oversaw patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures through diligent preparation and continuous monitoring.
- Orchestrated collaboration with surgical teams to enhance workflow efficiency and communication in high-pressure environments.
- Maintained sterile field protocols, adhering to infection control standards throughout operations.
- Assisted in the selection and management of surgical instruments, optimizing availability and readiness during procedures.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on operating room protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Fremont Surgery Center
Fremont, CA
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures through meticulous preparation and monitoring.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient workflow and communication in high-pressure environments.
- Improved surgical team efficiency by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members during operations.
- Efficiently performed Circulating Nurse responsibilities and skill for various procedures for multi-specialty surgery center.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Precision Surgicenter
Fremont, CA
09.2010 - 08.2014
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operating room turnover times, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Increased patient satisfaction with preoperative care by thoroughly explaining procedures and addressing any questions or concerns.
- Demonstrated adaptability to various types of surgeries, swiftly learning new techniques when required.
- Collaborating with surgery scheduler to construct the procedure schedule, appropriately arranging cases to achieve optimal efficiency with given block time.
- Preoperative calls made to patients to ensure preparedness for their surgery, following necessary NPO and medication protocols.
- Pharmacy nurse, monitoring and ordering the medication needs, both narcotic and non-narcotic drugs, of the surgery center.
- Collaborating with the pharmacist when conducting quarterly audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
09-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan College
San Diego, CA06-2008
Skills
- Pain assessment
- Specimen handling
- Patient positioning
- Medical terminology
- Operating room preparations
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- Preceptor from 2016 to present, training new hired nursing staff and staff transferring from different departments.
- Effective Pharmacy Nurse
Certification
- BLS certification exp 3-2028
- ACLS certification exp 3-2028
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation
03.2015 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Fremont Surgery Center
08.2014 - 03.2015
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Precision Surgicenter
09.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan College