Joshua E. Hanson
Elm Grove,WI
Summary
Friendly Operating Room Registered Nurse with a reputation for excellent bedside manner and organizational skills. Offering over 5 years of experience with a range of procedures from multiple specialties with a focus on cardiovascular operative procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Nurse (Traveler)
Childrens Hospital of Colorado
Aurora, CO
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted surgeons with procedures, such as positioning patients and passing instruments.
- Ensured that all equipment necessary for the procedure was available and functioning properly prior to beginning case.
- Evaluated patient response to anesthesia throughout the procedure, taking appropriate action when indicated.
- Performed accurate documentation of nursing activities in accordance with standards.
- Prepared skin sites according to accepted protocols prior to incisional entry.
- Identified potential risks associated with surgical procedures.
Operating Room Nurse (Traveler)
Legacy Emanuel Hospital/ Randall Childrens
Portland, OR
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided direct patient care in the operating room, including pre-operative and post-operative assessments.
- Assisted surgeons with procedures, such as positioning patients and passing instruments.
- Maintained a sterile environment during surgery through use of proper techniques and knowledge of aseptic technique.
- Ensured that all equipment necessary for the procedure was available and functioning properly prior to beginning case.
Operating Room Nurse (Traveler)
Childrens Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted surgeons with procedures, such as positioning patients and passing instruments.
- Maintained a sterile environment during surgery through use of proper techniques and knowledge of aseptic technique.
- Ensured that all equipment necessary for the procedure was available and functioning properly prior to beginning case.
- Evaluated patient response to anesthesia throughout the procedure, taking appropriate action when indicated.
- Administered medications as ordered by physician according to established policies and procedures.
- Initiated emergency measures in response to life threatening situations or complications occurring during surgery.
Operating Room Nurse (Traveler)
Childrens Hospital of Colorado
Aurora , CO
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Verified prescribed medications and checked for contradictions and potential complications before administering to patients.
Operating Room Nurse
Children’s Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Being a partner in the care management team.
- Provide coordination and management of patient care to pediatric patients and families within a continuum of care.
- Delegate patient activities as appropriate within a care management assignment.
- Blood product administration.
- Assisting anesthesia with airway securement and intravenous/ central access.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12.2019
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- IV placement
- Medication administration
- Foley Catheters
- Blood product administration
- Sterile Technique
- SBAR communication
- Airway securement
- Trauma
- Multitasking
Affiliations
- Cardiothoracic
- General surgery
- ENT
- Orthopedics
- Urology
- Plastics
- Neuro
Certifications
- American Heart Associaton Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse (Traveler)
Childrens Hospital of Colorado
04.2024 - Current
Operating Room Nurse (Traveler)
Legacy Emanuel Hospital/ Randall Childrens
01.2024 - 04.2024
Operating Room Nurse (Traveler)
Childrens Wisconsin
04.2023 - 12.2023
Operating Room Nurse (Traveler)
Childrens Hospital of Colorado
03.2022 - 04.2023
Operating Room Nurse
Children’s Wisconsin
02.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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