KAYLA PORCHER
MALDEN,MA
Summary
Nursing professional with extensive clinical expertise and leadership experience. Skilled in monitoring patient charts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care quality. Over 7 years of perioperative experience leading high-acuity operating room teams, achieving measurable improvements in turnover efficiency and sterile technique compliance. Proven ability to manage surgical emergencies and ensure optimal OR readiness through effective team coordination. Compassionate nurse recognizing the ability to complete tasks efficiently and produce high-quality outcomes under pressure. Skilled in surgical assistance, patient monitoring, and infection control practices. Excels in fast-paced environments through strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. Ready to leverage specialized knowledge and soft skills to provide exceptional care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
OPERATING ROOM RN - CIRCULATOR, SCRUB, & CHARGE RN
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical
Boston, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Specialized in various surgical disciplines.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation throughout the surgical process.
- Trained new nurses on best practices for surgical assistance and patient care protocols.
- Implemented Nursing Process while demonstrating advanced sterile techniques and upholding professional standards.
- Led operating room activities, ensuring protocol adherence and fostering effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Maintained accountability for professional behavior, driving positive outcomes for patients and staff.
- Guided nursing operations to navigate challenges, enhancing team efficiency and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Contributed to operations at Level One Trauma Center with 30 operating rooms.
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM RN - CIRCULATOR & SCRUB RN
Atlas Med Staff
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Served as Overnight Charge RN at Good Samaritan Hospital, managing operations in eight ORs.
- Worked at Boston Children's Hospital, delivering specialized nursing care across various departments.
- Employed Nursing Process and sterile techniques to ensure optimal patient safety and care quality.
- Led operating room teams, enhancing collaboration and efficiency in critical situations.
- Maintained professional standards, consistently exceeding hospital expectations.
- Adapted to multiple medical environments, ensuring delivery of high-quality nursing care.
- Specialized in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Neurosurgery, and other complex surgical fields.
OPERATING ROOM RN - CIRCULATOR & SCRUB RN
Tuft's Medical Center
Boston, USA
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Implemented the Nursing Process and advanced sterile techniques in a high-stakes operating room.
- Led surgical teams in Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and other specialties, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated leadership and accountability, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency.
- Specialized in multiple areas including Cardiac, Vascular, and Trauma, providing comprehensive patient care.
- Significantly improved surgical success rates through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to protocols.
OPERATING ROOM RN - CIRCULATOR RN
Steward (St. Anne's)
Attleboro, USA
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Implemented Nursing Process, ensuring patient safety and care in Pain Management, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine.
- Demonstrated advanced sterile techniques, leading to improved surgical outcomes and patient recovery.
- Exhibited leadership in operating room, coordinating team efforts for seamless surgical procedures.
- Assumed accountability for professional conduct, fostering a culture of excellence and reliability.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, contributing to measurable improvements in patient satisfaction.
Education
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Northeastern University
Burlington, MA12.2017
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - Chemistry and Math
Curry College
Milton, MA05.2015
Skills
- Team leadership, mentoring and collaboration
- Crisis management and emergency response
- Patient advocacy and safety
- Regulatory compliance and documentation
- Stress management and adaptability
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Mentoring and leadership development
- Resource management and allocation
- Strategic planning and operational efficiency
- Health technology and patient monitoring
- Quality assurance and infection prevention
- Time management and optimization
- Patient education and assessment
Timeline
OPERATING ROOM RN - CIRCULATOR, SCRUB, & CHARGE RN
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical
01.2024 - Current
TRAVEL OPERATING ROOM RN - CIRCULATOR & SCRUB RN
Atlas Med Staff
06.2021 - 01.2024
OPERATING ROOM RN - CIRCULATOR & SCRUB RN
Tuft's Medical Center
08.2019 - 06.2021
OPERATING ROOM RN - CIRCULATOR RN
Steward (St. Anne's)
10.2018 - 10.2020
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
Northeastern University
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - Chemistry and Math
Curry College