Joan Wainwright
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Polished Circulating Nurse offering 21 years of expertise advocating for patients before, during and after surgical procedures. Friendly and calming individual skillful in sterilizing instruments and equipment and preparing patients for various procedures. Recognized for first-rate bedside manner and strong attention to detail. Well-versed in aseptic techniques, operating room procedures and pain management techniques.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Wyatt Surgery Center
Tucson, AZ
04.2021 - Current
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Camp Lowell Surgery Center
Tucson, AZ
02.2006 - 03.2021
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders, using [Software].
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Tucson Orthopaedic Surgery Center
Tucson, AZ
03.2004 - 02.2006
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders, using [Software].
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Tucson Surgery Center AKA El Dorado Surgery Center
Tucson, AZ
03.2001 - 08.2004
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders, using [Software].
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.1995
Skills
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Medical Supply Management
- Safety Protocols
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Invasive Procedures
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Wyatt Surgery Center
04.2021 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Camp Lowell Surgery Center
02.2006 - 03.2021
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Tucson Orthopaedic Surgery Center
03.2004 - 02.2006
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Tucson Surgery Center AKA El Dorado Surgery Center
03.2001 - 08.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Pima Community College
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