Julia A. Spencer BSN, RN, CNOR
101 Wildbrier Rd. Downingtown,PA
Summary
Perioperative Nurse with more than 30 years of scrubbing and circulating experience in a fast paced OR. Responsible RN with a strong work ethic, excellent communication and organizational skills
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Operating Room
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
West Chester, PA
02.2021 - Current
Facilitates the running of the OR schedule
Completes annual performance evaluations on staff
Staffing coordinator for RNs, STs and SCAs
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
PENN MEDICINE CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
West Chester, PA
09.1989 - 02.2021
Performed scrub and circulating duties in most specialty areas
Served as Staffing Coordinator for the Operating Room
Served as Charge Nurse in running the Operating Room of 10 rooms
Precepted and mentored new employees
Provided coverage for the Orthopedic Surgical Team Lead when necessary
Acted as Team Lead of Maxillo-Facial specialty
Acted as co-team Lead of Podiatry
Contributed to organization of ortho core and smooth transition to new procedural platform
Provided a safe and comfortable environment for all patients
Took initiative and prepared patient for surgery - foley insertion, positioning, prepping, draping if scrubbed
Staff Nurse, Medical - Surgical Units
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
West Chester, PA
07.1987 - 09.1989
Nursing Assistant, Medical - Surgical Units
PENN MEDICINE CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
West Chester, PA
10.1985 - 06.1987
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Immaculata College
Malvern, PA05.1992
Diploma -
Chester County Hospital School Of Nursing
West Chester, PA06.1987
Skills
Proficient in scrubbing and circulating in a variety of specialty areas
Proficient in basic computer skills, EPIC and ESTAR
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines efficiently
Organized, detail oriented, hardworking, adaptable to changes of environment and to work schedule
Good communication skills
Interacts well with patients, families and coworkers
Works well with a diverse group of individuals and teams
Credentials and Licenses
Registered Nurse in PA, 1987 - present
Certification in Operating Room Nursing, CNOR, 1996 - present
Certification in CPR through American Heart Association, 1984 - present
Affiliations
Member of Association of Operating Room Nurses, AORN, 1996 - present
Awards and Honors
Nominated for the H. L. Perry Pepper Award 2012. Nomination was based on hospital's ICARE values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Committees
Serves on Scheduling Committee. Coordinates with peers and management to asses the needs of staff on all shifts and on call. Helped establish new vacation policy and guidelines for self scheduling.
Serves on Unit Council. Provides opportunity to enhance the Operating Room's work environment and implement departmental changes to bring about positive outcomes. Implemented the Quarterly Outdate Checklist for the new platform.
Continuing Education
Completed Team Stepps Program, Oct 2014 - designed to improve team strategies and provide tools to enhance performance and patient safety.
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Operating Room
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
PENN MEDICINE CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
09.1989 - 02.2021
Staff Nurse, Medical - Surgical Units
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
07.1987 - 09.1989
Nursing Assistant, Medical - Surgical Units
PENN MEDICINE CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL
10.1985 - 06.1987
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Immaculata College
Diploma -
Chester County Hospital School Of Nursing