JESSICA Washington
Kingwood,TX
Summary
Dynamic Operating Room Circulator with developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure surgical environment, ensuring patient safety and efficient workflow. Effective in communication and teamwork, fostering collaboration among diverse medical teams. Committed to ensuring optimal patient outcomes and efficient operating room flow. Looking to join your team!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Circulator
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
11.2024 - Current
- Trauma
- Neuro
- Laparoscopic/Robotics (Da Vinci IX) (General, Gynecology, Urology)
- Ortho
- GYN
- Plastics
- Podiatry
- CV/Thoracic
- Worked closely with nursing staff to coordinate transfer of patients from preoperative area into the operating room.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality patient care was provided at all times.
- Facilitated efficient surgical operations by preparing the operating room for each procedure.
- Utilized advanced knowledge of sterile technique to ensure a safe operating room environment.
Registered Nurse OR
Corpus Christi Medical Center
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Operating Room Circulator General, Urology, Neuro, Ortho, plastics, OBGYN, Podiatry, Robotics
- Pre Op patient for in house and day surgery procedures. Set up room to prepare for procedure, obtain anything needed by surgeon, turn over room, bedside report to PACU Nurse. Document surgery.
- Prepare patient for surgery, pre op, get consents signed, answer questions, get OR room ready, position patient, obtain anything needed by surgeon to complete surgery.
- Managed life threatening situations calmly and effectively while providing necessary treatment interventions.
- Implemented safety protocols to protect both staff members and patients from potential hazards.
- Assisted physicians in performing procedures such as intubations, chest tube placements, wound suturing and splinting fractures.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Spohn Hospital-Shoreline
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes to inform treatment adjustments.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, discharge instructions, and post-operative care procedures.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols that improved patient outcomes in postoperative recovery scenarios.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Education
Registered Nurse Education program -
Del Mar Community College
Corpus Christi, TX8 2022
Diploma -
Eaton High School
Eaton, OH1 2005
Skills
- Adaptable Decision-making
- Documentation accuracy
- Electronic medical records
- Medical terminology
- Continuing education
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Patient positioning expertise
- Interpersonal relations
- Motivational support
- Surgical equipment
- Wound care management
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Infection control practices
- Postoperative care
- Preoperative assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety
- Patient communication
- Patient charting
- Infection control
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- BLS
- AORN Periop 101
- Nurse Residency
Timeline
Operating Room Circulator
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse OR
Corpus Christi Medical Center
09.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Christus Spohn Hospital-Shoreline
09.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse Education program -
Del Mar Community College
Diploma -
Eaton High School