Kelsey Dangaran
Salem,OR
Summary
Dynamic Perioperative Nurse with extensive experience at Neaman Surgery Center, specializing in patient triage and IV insertion. Notable for enhancing surgical safety through thorough health assessments and strong communication skills. Focused on delivering exceptional postoperative care while mentoring new team members to improve overall proficiency. Committed to optimizing patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PERIOPERATIVE NURSE
Neaman Surgery Center
Salem, Oregon
08.2023 - Current
- Triage patients to evaluate surgery readiness and address urgent issues.
- Perform precise IV insertions, prioritizing patient comfort and correct placement.
- Perform comprehensive H&P reviews to identify potential surgical risks.
- Monitored surgical processes to guarantee proper procedural execution and patient safety.
- Optimize intraoperative care through collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical teams.
- Monitored recovery progress through detailed health assessments.
- Managed pain relief through postoperative drug administration.
- Instructed patients and families on postoperative care.
- Executed and reported on infection control investigations, maintaining compliance with JCAHO guidelines.
- Conducted training sessions for new hires, focusing on enhancing their proficiency.
SURGICAL RN
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Corvallis, Oregon
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided support during surgical procedures in various specialties, including orthopedics, neurology, urology, and robotics.
- Maintained sterile field integrity to safeguard patient safety.
- Coordinated with various specialists to ensure efficient perioperative care.
- Ensured effective communication between surgical teams to support patient needs.
- Employed EPIC software for efficient medical records management.
Education
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - NURSING
Oregon Health And Science University
Oregon06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - SCIENCE
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR01-2017
Skills
- Patient triage
- IV insertion
- Health assessments
- Surgical safety
- Sterile technique
- Postoperative care
Certification
- RN, Registered Nurse, Oregon, 202200853RN
- ACLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
PERIOPERATIVE NURSE
Neaman Surgery Center
08.2023 - Current
SURGICAL RN
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2023
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - NURSING
Oregon Health And Science University
Associate of Applied Science - SCIENCE
Chemeketa Community College
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