Kaelee E. Flake
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Operating Room Nurse with strong organizational skills and a commitment to exceptional patient care in ambulatory surgical centers. Proven ability to support surgeons and patients effectively while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. Seeking to contribute to a surgical facility that values dedicated communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Operating Room Nurse Circulator
Briarcliff Ambulatory Surgery Center
Kansas City, MO
06.2025 - Current
- Function as the primary circulating nurse for multiple surgical specialties.
- Circulate for plastics, colorectal, endoscopy, ocular, podiatry, ENT, and orthopedic cases.
- Maintain a sterile field, and ensure compliance with AORN standards.
- Perform surgical time-outs, counts, positioning, skin prep, and specimen handling.
- Prepare operating rooms, equipment, and instrumentation for scheduled procedures.
- Act as a patient advocate throughout the perioperative process.
- Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, scrub techs, and sterile processing.
- Updated and maintained surgeon preference cards, enhancing accuracy and facilitating smoother surgical workflows.
- Understands the importance of case setup and timely turnarounds.
- Meticulously documenting everything before, during, and after surgery.
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment malfunctions during procedures, ensuring uninterrupted surgical operations.
- Cross-trained as a surgical technician.
- Cross-trained in the Sterile Processing Department.
- Mentored new nursing staff and students, promoting a collaborative and educational environment that supports professional development.
Registered Nurse II - Surgical Intermediate Cardiac Care (SICC)
St. Luke's Hospital
Kansas City, MO
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided care for high-acuity post-surgical and cardiac patients, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Managed chest tubes, temporary pacemakers, vascular access, and wound care to support recovery of high-acuity patients.
- Administered and titrated heparin drips, amiodarone boluses/drips, PCA opioids, and epidurals accurately.
- Performed continuous cardiac monitoring and frequent neurologic assessments to detect changes promptly.
- Responded to rapid responses and codes swiftly to stabilize critical patients.
- Coordinated patient care with surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Precepted new nurses and facilitated onboarding to strengthen team competency and improve patient care.
- Served on Nurse Residency Advisory Board to improve training programs.
Bartender / Server
Third Street Social
Kansas City, MO
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Mixed cocktails and served beverages to customers at Third Street Social.
- Welcomed patrons warmly to create a friendly and inviting atmosphere at the bar. to create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food service.
- Processed cash transactions and payments accurately to ensure smooth customer service.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies regularly.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques to improve service quality.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during drink preparation.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Cedarhurst Senior Living
Blue Springs, MO
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures while closely monitoring patient conditions to ensure safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse for timely intervention.
- Provided compassionate care to residents during daily living activities, fostering a supportive and respectful environment.
- Supported residents with mobility assistance and transportation requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance resident comfort and well-being through coordinated care efforts.
- Accurately documented patient care activities and observations in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living environments.
Server
Frumpy Joe's
Montgomery City, MO
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Oversaw table management during peak hours to ensure efficient service.
- Addressed customer complaints swiftly to improve satisfaction and loyalty.
- Suggested menu items to guests based on preferences and daily specials.
- Conducted training for new staff on service standards and menu details.
Cashier / Bagger
Batcher's Market
Montgomery City, MO
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Accurately processed customer transactions, including cash, credit, and debit payments.
- Greeted customers and resolved inquiries about products and services, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Stocked shelves and maintained organized product displays throughout the store.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated restock needs to management, ensuring product availability.
- Executed multiple duties to assist daily store functions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO12-2024
Skills
- Fast-paced environment
- Infection prevention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing leadership
- Cardiac rhythm monitoring
- Chest tubes
- Temporary pacemakers
- Rapid response and code participation
- Heparin drips
- Amiodarone boluses and drips
- PCA opioids
- Epidurals
- IV medication administration
- IM medication administration
- PO medication administration
- Patient advocacy
- Strong communication
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Team-oriented
- Safety-focused
- Critical thinking
- Team building
- Time management
- Documentation accuracy
Certification
BLS
Degree
BSN, RN
Clinical Experience
- Operating Room - Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
- Interventional Radiology Lab
- CVICU / CICU
- Neurological ICU
- Labor & Delivery
- Seizure Specialty Unit
Specialty
- Operating Room (OR) - Circulator
- Perioperative Nursing
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Cardiac Care
- Critical Care
- Telemetry
Career Objective
- Registered Nurse with strong perioperative and cardiac critical care experience planning to pursue Anesthesiologist Assistant training. Seeking continued operating room experience to strengthen anesthesia-focused clinical skills
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse Circulator
Briarcliff Ambulatory Surgery Center
06.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse II - Surgical Intermediate Cardiac Care (SICC)
St. Luke's Hospital
02.2024 - 06.2025
Bartender / Server
Third Street Social
08.2022 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Cedarhurst Senior Living
11.2019 - 08.2021
Server
Frumpy Joe's
08.2017 - 08.2019
Cashier / Bagger
Batcher's Market
11.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Missouri