Kelly Lash
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Resourceful RN Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 12 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating OR Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
1400 S Dobson Rd
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient safety and care during procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of sterile environments for surgical operations.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, responding promptly to changes in condition throughout surgeries.
- Coordinated patient positioning and equipment setup, enhancing operational efficiency in the OR.
- Educated new nursing staff on circulating practices and protocols, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Implemented strategies to streamline pre-operative processes, resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
OR Manager
Atlas Healthcare Partners
1500 S. Dobson Rd Suite 101
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
OR Nurse/Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Banner Desert Medical Center
1400 S. Dobson Rd
11.2017 - 07.2021
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
1400 S. Dobson Rd.
02.2013 - 11.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ12.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Lead Generation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse RN172900
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Circulating OR Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
OR Manager
Atlas Healthcare Partners
08.2021 - 07.2023
OR Nurse/Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Banner Desert Medical Center
11.2017 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Banner Desert Medical Center
02.2013 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Scottsdale Community College