JOSEPH ATES
PACE,FLORIDA
Summary
Detailed operating room Registered Nurse with 22 years background specializing in Urology, GYN, GYN-Oncology and General Surgery. I have years of experience managing the task of running a large Operating Room control desk. I am very proficient in scrubbing most O.R. cases. Motivated and calm professional devoted to thoroughly monitoring patients' physical and emotional wellbeing throughout care continuum. Deeply familiar with standard sterilization protocols and patient-need analysis.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Health System
Pensacola, FL
07.2002 - 10.2024
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens, and pain management.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions, and support patient rights.
- Collaborated with practitioners to develop and implement patient care plans and evaluate various factors.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff and students to foster a collaborative and educational working environment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes within the OR setting.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
- Monitored patient vital signs and adjusted medical equipment settings to maintain patient stability during surgery.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments and equipment prior to procedures.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Participated in research projects related to operating room nursing practices.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sacred Heart Health System
Pensacola, FL
07.1999 - 07.2002
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
Co-Manager
Walmart
Bentonville, AR
06.1996 - 06.1998
- Responsible for training and supervising staff, delegating tasks, and resolving customer complaints.
- Developed store policies to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering supplies and tracking sales.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure efficient workflow.
Special Forces Communication
Marine Corps
CAMP LEJUNE, NC
06.1990 - 06.1998
- Maintained a secure network environment for classified information and ensured compliance with security regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - RN Nursing
Jefferson Davis Community College
Brewton, AL12-2000
Practical Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL12-1999
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
TROY STATE
Troy, AL03-1997
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Process Improvement
- Patient Positioning
- Critical Thinking
- Supply preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Scrubbing Cases
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Health System
07.2002 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sacred Heart Health System
07.1999 - 07.2002
Co-Manager
Walmart
06.1996 - 06.1998
Special Forces Communication
Marine Corps
06.1990 - 06.1998
- ACLS
- PALS
Associate of Science - RN Nursing
Jefferson Davis Community College
Practical Nursing
Pensacola State College
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
TROY STATE
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