Kelsey Sanders
Sandy,OR
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with 15 years of Operating Room experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, department operations, and sterility. OR charge nurse for 3 years at Level 2 Trauma facility. Skilled at multitasking, efficiency, attention to detail, prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in General Surgery and Orthopedic specialties. Proficient in gynecology, Pediatric ENT, cataract/opthalmic, trauma, urology, vascular and endovascular specialties.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
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AdventHealth
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Gather all supplies needed for the operation, including disposable or implanted items.
- Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status, lab values) and alleviate concerns.
- Positioned and prepared patient on operating table.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assume duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices while adhering to safety standards and precautions.
- Evaluated patient in postoperative phases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Atrium Healthcare
10.2008 - 07.2022
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
La Grange, GA05.2007
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision-Making
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Instrument Sterilization
- Care Coordination
- Patient Positioning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control
- Patient Charting
Certification
- BLS/ACLS
- CNOR
- Current GA and OR State Licenses
Timeline
RN Circulator
AdventHealth
12.2019 - 08.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Atrium Healthcare
10.2008 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LaGrange College
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