Kara Roby
Canton,OH
Summary
As an experienced operating room nurse, I offer proven clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and technical knowledge. Skilled in patient advocacy and perioperative assessments, I collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. I am committed to quality, efficiency, and possess strong interpersonal skills. With a focus on details, a proactive approach, and a thorough understanding of hospital policies and procedures in the operating room, I maintain excellent communication with physicians and healthcare staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Operating Room Nurse
Cleveland Clinic, Mercy Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Organized training and spearheaded clinical instruction to strengthen and develop staff competencies and patient care techniques
- Member of Mercy Practice Council/ Professional Practice Sub council
- Unit educator for CVSOR
- Created surgeon binders by compiling surgeon-specific instructions, preferences, procedures, and important facts
- Provided new hires with precepting and ongoing mentorship
- Developed personalized daily schedules tailored to specific requirements of department staff and ongoing cases
Operating Room Nurse Manager/Operating Room Charge Nurse
Suburban Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Coordinator of Orthopedic and podiatry surgeries
- Performed interviewing and provided onboarding support to fresh staff
- Provided regular assessments and evaluations of ortho team skills and productivity
- Enhanced collaboration between surgeons and sales representatives, resulting in more efficient procurement of necessary instrumentation and implants for successful surgical interventions
- Responds promptly to Level I and Level X traumas, preparing the trauma bay for emergent surgeries
- Worked closely with multiple departments to guarantee streamlined transitions within the hospital
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Monitored and evaluated alterations in patient physical condition
- Cultivating positive rapport with patients and their families
- Maintained commitment to enforcing proper sterile techniques and safety measures
- Provided strong and decisive leadership to medical personnel in the operating room, promoting teamwork and collaboration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walsh University
Canton, OH08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH06.2008
Skills
- Performance Appraisal
- Employee Relations
- Quality Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical leadership
- Knowledge in all surgical services
- Accurate and precise documentation
- Staff Development
Certification
CNOR
Timeline
Cardiac Operating Room Nurse
Cleveland Clinic, Mercy Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Operating Room Nurse Manager/Operating Room Charge Nurse
Suburban Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
01.2014 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walsh University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ohio Wesleyan University
CNOR
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