Keisher Davis
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Nursing professional with extensive experience in operating room management and patient care coordination at Naperville Surgical Center. Demonstrated success in staff training and inventory optimization, leading to high-quality surgical assistance. Skilled in problem-solving and infection control, resulting in improved surgical procedures and patient outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Naperville Surgical Center
Naperville, IL
06.2019 - Current
- Oversaw nursing staff, ensuring adherence to high-quality patient care standards.
- Executed charge nurse responsibilities as operating room circulator.
- Anticipated physician needs to facilitate seamless surgical procedures.
- Coordinated and modified staff assignments to optimize operational efficiency.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of operating room techniques and management.
- Cross-trained personnel in various roles to maintain department functionality.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Rush University Medical
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Assisted surgeons during operations by providing necessary sterile instruments and supplies.
- Prepared patient rooms and equipment for surgical procedures, ensuring readiness.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Conducted inventory management of surgical supplies and equipment to optimize availability.
- Cleaned and prepared operating room post-surgery for subsequent procedures.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure seamless patient care throughout surgeries.
Patient Care Technician II
Central DuPage Hospital
Winfield, IL
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Executed basic and advanced patient care tasks to support healthcare services.
- Monitored vital signs, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration rates.
- Performed EKGs, blood draws, pulse oximetry, peak flows, and spirometry.
- Accurately documented patient information on charts as required.
- Assisted nursing staff and physicians with delegated responsibilities.
- Collected urine specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Maintained a clean and healthy unit environment through designated housekeeping duties.
Phlebotomist/ Medical Assistant
Dr. Goodman, Weiss and Cash Internal Medicine
Elk Grove, IL
01.1999 - 12.2005
- Interviewed patients to gather medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician evaluations.
- Recorded medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical records.
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by physicians.
- Collected and logged blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Assisted physicians in examinations by providing instruments and performing tasks such as injections and suture removals.
- Authorized drug refills and communicated prescription details to pharmacies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07.2022
Nursing -
Northwestern College Of Nursing
Bridgeview, IL09.2018
Surgical Technologist Program -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL12.2007
CNA Program -
Healthcare In-services
Lombard, IL07.2005
Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist Program
Illinois School of Health Services
Chicago, IL09.1998
Skills
- Operating room management
- Surgical assistance
- Patient care coordination
- Infection control
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- Staff training
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Naperville Surgical Center
06.2019 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Rush University Medical
01.2018 - 07.2019
Patient Care Technician II
Central DuPage Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Phlebotomist/ Medical Assistant
Dr. Goodman, Weiss and Cash Internal Medicine
01.1999 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Nursing -
Northwestern College Of Nursing
Surgical Technologist Program -
College of DuPage
CNA Program -
Healthcare In-services
Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist Program
Illinois School of Health Services