Kathleen Weaver-Baker
Orlando,FL
Summary
Strong competent and well-rounded surgical nurse with Thirty-five years combine experience in management, quality assurance, utilization management, circulating and scrubbing, pre-operative and post-operative care with the ability to maintain a high level of efficiency and safety for the surgical patient in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Further goals include obtaining Masters in Nursing and Healthcare Business Administration.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN – PRN Days
Mohawk Surgery Center – SCA
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Circulating all surgical services
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with colleagues through regular meetings and communication.
Staff RN – Surgery Nights
HCA Lake Monroe Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Overseeing operational control of Surgery
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Developed and improved time management and organizational skills to maximise personal productivity.
Registry RN
CareRev
06.2019 - Current
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Adapt to new surgery center surrounds
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing plans.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to guide clinical decision-making, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Staff RN – Surgery Nights
Advent Health East Orlando Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Overseeing operational control of Surgery
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects, sharing knowledge and expertise while working together towards common objectives.
Medical Staff Associate – Days
CSL Plasma, Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2023
- Donor intake and physicals
- Donor screening
- Phlebotomist
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, applying appropriate first aid measures until further help arrived when necessary.
Staff RN – Surgery Days
Alameda County Hospital
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Travel RN – Surgery Days
Aya Healthcare, Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
Travel RN – Surgery Days
Surgical Staffing, Inc.
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
Shift Manager RN – Surgery Nights
Doctor’s Medical Center of Modesto
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Overseeing operational control of Surgery
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Led team to achieve high levels of employee morale by fostering positive work environment.
- Scheduled staff shifts to maintain optimal coverage during peak hours.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
Registered Nurse – Traveler Surgery
Maxim Healthcare
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
Clinical Director of Nursing
Bay Area Surgical Management, a Ambulatory Surgery Center Management Co.
07.2009 - 06.2015
- Management of Surgical Services Staff
- Management of budget for Surgical Services
- Staff Education and Competencies
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Streamlined clinical operations for improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Stanford Outpatient Surgery Center
03.2009 - 07.2009
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, evaluations, and medical records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Registered Nurse, Surgery, Travel
Liquid Agents – Lancaster Memorial Hospital
12.2008 - 03.2009
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Adapting to different hospital environments
- Preparing ORs for next day's surgeries
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Eye Surgery Center of San Francisco
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, evaluations, and medical records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Reduced surgical complications through diligent monitoring of patients'' vital signs during procedures.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when making decisions related to patient care within the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse.
Registered Nurse, Surgery, Travel
Healthone Staffing - Seton Medical Center
05.2008 - 10.2008
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Adapting to different hospital environments
- Preparing ORs for next day's surgeries
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
Interventional Radiology RN – Charge RN
San Jose Vascular Access Center - RMS Lifeline, Inc.
03.2008 - 05.2008
- Charge RN
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Monitored vital signs using advanced telemetry systems to ensure patient stability.
- Performed IV insertions and maintenance to ensure proper medication administration.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Registered Nurse, Surgery, Travel
Key Temp Staffing, Inc. - Highland General Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2008
- Charge nurse evenings, nights, and weekends
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Adapting to different hospital environments
- Preparing ORs for next day's surgeries
Director of Nursing – Surgical Services
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Inc.
03.2005 - 01.2007
- Management Surgical Services
- Management of Surgical Services staff
- Management of budget for Surgical Services
- Staff Education and Competencies
- Coordinated continuum of care for all surgical patients
Surgical Service Manager
Kindred Hospital of San Francisco Bay Area
10.2003 - 03.2005
- Management Surgical Services and Special Procedures
- Management of Surgical Services staff
- Management of budget for Surgical Services
- Staff Education and Competencies
- Coordinated continuum of care for all surgical patients
- Streamlined preoperative processes, enhancing patient education and reducing wait times for surgery.
- Established strong relationships with physicians and surgeons, fostering effective communication and teamwork within the department.
- Reduced overall costs, optimizing supply chain management and inventory control within the department.
- Addressed staffing needs proactively to maintain appropriate skill mix and ensure adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex surgical cases.
Registered Nurse, Surgery, Agency
Advanced Hospital Staffing, Inc.
01.1997 - 10.2003
- Charge nurse evenings, nights, and weekends
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Preparing ORs for next day's surgeries
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
01.1997 - 05.1998
- Charge nurse nights
- Circulating and scrubbing all surgical services
- Coordinating care of surgical patients
- Preparing ORs for next day's surgeries
- Reduced surgical complications through diligent monitoring of patients'' vital signs during procedures.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when making decisions related to patient care within the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Optimized resource utilization by managing supplies, organizing equipment, and delegating tasks efficiently within the surgical unit.
Surgical Technologist
Independence Regional Medical Center
12.1990 - 01.1997
- Scrubbing all surgical services
- Preparing ORs for next day's surgeries
- Communicated effectively with nurses and surgeons to ensure seamless procedure flow.
- Facilitated smooth workflow in operating room with proper instrument setup.
- Monitored sterilization techniques for compliance with health standards.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Education
MBA - Hospital Administration
Western Governor’s University
01.2025
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
01.1997
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Longview Community College
01.1995
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Coastal Carolina Community College
01.1989
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Preoperative preparation
- Critical thinking
- Quality improvement
- Professionalism and ethics
- EMR software
- Verbal and written communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Unit oversight
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Sterile technique expertise
Accomplishments
- JCAHO Accreditation
- AAAASF Accreditation
- AAAHC Accreditation
- Medicare Certification
- Maintaining survey readiness for 12 Surgery Centers
- Creating and maintaining Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Programs, Infection Control Program for 12 Surgery Centers
- Development of corporate wide Universal Protocol Standards, Policies, and Forms
- Continuing education of staff
- Decrease in turnover times
- Revision of Policy and Procedure Manual
Organizations
AORN
Licensureandcertification
- Florida, registered nurse
- California, registered nurse
- Missouri, inactive
- Kansas, inactive
- ACLS & BLS
- CNOR - Expired
Timeline
Staff RN – PRN Days
Mohawk Surgery Center – SCA
01.2025 - Current
Staff RN – Surgery Nights
HCA Lake Monroe Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Medical Staff Associate – Days
CSL Plasma, Inc.
10.2019 - 03.2023
Staff RN – Surgery Nights
Advent Health East Orlando Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2024
Registry RN
CareRev
06.2019 - Current
Staff RN – Surgery Days
Alameda County Hospital
03.2019 - 07.2019
Travel RN – Surgery Days
Aya Healthcare, Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2019
Travel RN – Surgery Days
Surgical Staffing, Inc.
12.2018 - 03.2019
Shift Manager RN – Surgery Nights
Doctor’s Medical Center of Modesto
02.2016 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse – Traveler Surgery
Maxim Healthcare
06.2015 - 03.2017
Clinical Director of Nursing
Bay Area Surgical Management, a Ambulatory Surgery Center Management Co.
07.2009 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Stanford Outpatient Surgery Center
03.2009 - 07.2009
Registered Nurse, Surgery, Travel
Liquid Agents – Lancaster Memorial Hospital
12.2008 - 03.2009
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Eye Surgery Center of San Francisco
10.2008 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse, Surgery, Travel
Healthone Staffing - Seton Medical Center
05.2008 - 10.2008
Interventional Radiology RN – Charge RN
San Jose Vascular Access Center - RMS Lifeline, Inc.
03.2008 - 05.2008
Registered Nurse, Surgery, Travel
Key Temp Staffing, Inc. - Highland General Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2008
Director of Nursing – Surgical Services
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Inc.
03.2005 - 01.2007
Surgical Service Manager
Kindred Hospital of San Francisco Bay Area
10.2003 - 03.2005
Registered Nurse, Surgery, Agency
Advanced Hospital Staffing, Inc.
01.1997 - 10.2003
Registered Nurse, Surgery
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
01.1997 - 05.1998
Surgical Technologist
Independence Regional Medical Center
12.1990 - 01.1997
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Longview Community College
Diploma - Surgical Technology
Coastal Carolina Community College
MBA - Hospital Administration
Western Governor’s University
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