Kassie Johnson
Charleston,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly skilled Operating Room Registered Nurse with 1 year of experience in perioperative care. Expertise in both circulating and scrub roles in orthopedic surgery. Strong advocate for patient safety, sterile technique, and efficient surgical workflow. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments. Looking for a position that will allow me to apply and advance my knowledge and skills. Highly proficient at multitasking and prioritizing tasks, with a willingness to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OPERATING ROOM RN
MUSC- West Campus
Charleston, SC
06.2025 - Current
- Provide perioperative nursing care for patient undergoing MAC, general, and local anesthesia
- Maintain sterile field and ensure strict adherence to aseptic technique
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and surgical techs to optimize patient outcomes
- Perform surgical counts, specimen handling, and documentation
- Monitor patient condition and respond rapidly to intraoperative complications
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evolving surgical techniques to provide safe nursing assistance during various types of procedures.
SURGICAL DENTAL ASSISTANT
Kotary Dental Implant Center
Charleston, SC
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, showcasing strong dexterity and knowledge of dental anatomy
- Maintained detailed records regarding treatment plans, progress notes, and consent forms to ensure continuity of care across visits
- Ensured optimal patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs during surgeries and providing timely assistance to the surgeon
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive pre-operative care and procedure preparation as well as post-operative care
Education
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC01-2025
DIPLOMA - Registered Dental Assistant
Concorde Career College
San Diego, CA01-2018
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Communication
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI01-2013
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment operation
- Continuing education commitment
- Emotional Intelligence
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Epic Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Safety
- Patient Assessment
- Professionalism and ethics
Certification
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
- American Heart Association
Timeline
OPERATING ROOM RN
MUSC- West Campus
06.2025 - Current
SURGICAL DENTAL ASSISTANT
Kotary Dental Implant Center
10.2021 - 05.2023
DIPLOMA - Registered Dental Assistant
Concorde Career College
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Communication
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE - Nursing
Trident Technical College