Karissa Wallenbeck

I am currently working as a travel operating room nurse at this facility.

• Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
• Maintained an organized and efficient work environment within the operating room by effectively managing supplies, equipment inventory, and sterilization processes.
• Streamlined the perioperative process for patients by establishing clear lines of communication between interdisciplinary teams.
• Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient experience within the operating room setting.
• Supported a culture of excellence within the operating room by actively participating in ongoing professional development, training sessions, and peer evaluations.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the surgical process.
• Developed strong rapport with patients'' families through effective communication about surgical expectations, progress updates, and postoperative care instructions.

• Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.