Joshua McCarroll
Omaha,NE
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 19 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Orthopedic specialty.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Services Lead Nurse
OrthoNebraska Hospital
08.2007 - Current
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Surgical Services Staff Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
11.2000 - 07.2007
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Surgical Technologist
Alegent Health Midlands Hospital
08.1997 - 10.2000
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE05.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE05.1997
Skills
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Pre-Surgery Assessments
- Clinical Assessments
- Patient Communication
- Surgical Counts
- Active Learning
- Infection Prevention
- Delegation and Motivation
Affiliations
Current President of AORN Chapter 2801, Omaha NE
Timeline
Surgical Services Lead Nurse
OrthoNebraska Hospital
08.2007 - Current
Surgical Services Staff Nurse
Nebraska Medicine
11.2000 - 07.2007
Surgical Technologist
Alegent Health Midlands Hospital
08.1997 - 10.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Metropolitan Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Metropolitan Community College
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