JOHANN Antonio Huntington

• Circulated for all types of Open-heart Surgical Procedures
• Circulated for vascular and endovascular procedures
• Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures
• Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards
• Observed, checked and monitored equipment used during surgery to confirm proper operation
• Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling
• Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing
• Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations
• Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations
• Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude
• Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs
• Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes
• Documented and evaluated successes and failures of care plans and interventions
• Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes
• Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance
• Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards
• Processed patient information using Cermer computer system to maintain practitioners' access to accurate and up-to-date data
• Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information
• Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions
• Delivered excellent patient care by assessing individuals, formulating diagnoses and establishing goals
• Planned and implemented interventions and evaluated patient outcomes
• Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures
• Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery
• Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff
• Organized training and spearheaded clinical instruction to strengthen and develop staff competencies and patient care techniques
• Interpreted radiographs, ultrasounds and x-rays.

• Circulated for Open-heart and Thoracic Procedures
• Circulated for vascular and endovascular procedure
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.

• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
• Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards
• Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling
• Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing
• Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations
• Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations
• Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes
• Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions
• Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining steps in rapid response situations
• Delivered excellent patient care by assessing individuals, formulating diagnoses and establishing goals
• Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery
• Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate
• Circulated for both on and off pump open-heart surgical procedures
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Circulated in other areas such as Vascular, Urology, General, GYn. and Robtic surgeries

Circulated for Vascular procedures only

circulated only in general OR in areas of General, Vascular, orthro, neuro, urology gyn, and robotic surgery/

circulated for Vascular and Open-heart surgical procedures

Circulated for on and off-Pump on-heart surgical procedure.

Circulated for Thoracic Procedures

pulled called for open-hear team

• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.

• Circulated for open-heart, Thoracic, vascular and endovascular procedures
• Pulled called for the open-heart team only

• Circulated for surgical procedures in the area of General, Plastics, Orthro, spineNeuro, Peds, and Urology
• Stock rooms and prepared cases for next day surgical procedures
• Pulled call as assigned.

• Circulated for Open-Heart Surgical Procedures
• Circulated for kidney and liver transplant
• Circulated for Vascular and Endo-vascular Procedures

• Circulated for Open-Heart Surgical Procedures

• Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures
• Observed, checked and monitored equipment used during surgery to confirm proper operation
• Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling
• Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians
• Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations
• Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations
• Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude
• Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs
• Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities
• Documented and evaluated successes and failures of care plans and interventions
• Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes
• Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions
• Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for postoperative at-home care
• Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time
• Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns
• Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards
• Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care
• Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information
• Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions
• Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations
• Delivered excellent patient care by assessing individuals, formulating diagnoses and establishing goals
• Planned and implemented interventions and evaluated patient outcomes
• Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures
• Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery
• Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff
• Discussed postoperative care along with wound management with patients and family members or caregivers
• Consulted medical sources to gain knowledge of emerging and updated procedures and select equipment for procedures or treatments.

• Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures
• Circulated for open-heart surgical procedure
• Circulated for vascular and endo-vascular procedures
• Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards
• Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing
• Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations
• Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations
• Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care
• Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions
• Delivered excellent patient care by assessing individuals, formulating diagnoses and establishing goals.

• Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards
• Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing
• Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations
• Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories
• Circulated for open-heart surgical procedures
• Circulated for vascular and endo-vascular procedures
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care
• Delivered excellent patient care by assessing individuals, formulating diagnoses and establishing goals
• Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.