Ken Chapman

Circulate surgical cases involving orthopedics, gastroenterology, urology, and general surgery podiatry and pain management. Specializing in gastroenterology and orthopedics.

• Prepared and maintained sterile surgical environments, adhering to infection control standards.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

• Responsible for circulating cases specializing in gastroenterology general surgery ophthalmology urology and orthopedics cases. Took call on regular basis. Responsible for daily assignment and assuring that surgical cases went smoothly and in a timely fashion.
• Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal care during procedures.
• Prepared and maintained sterile surgical environments, adhering to infection control standards.
• Assisted in implementing new protocols to enhance operational efficiency within the surgical center.

• Oversaw and managed 35 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism. Units included Same Day Services, OR, PACU, Endoscopy and Sterile Processing.
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
• Ensured HIPAA compliance.
• Delegated staff nurse duties.
• Assisted doctors with surgeries and invasive/non-invasive procedures.
• Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
• Managed scheduling for clinical staff, optimizing workflow and coverage across departments.

• Circulator RN for 4 room OR and Endoscopy Suite.
• Daily assignment of Orthopedic, General Surgery, OB Gyn, Podiatric, Ophthalmology and Plastics cases.
• Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the OR.
• In charge of call schedule for RNs.

• Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
• Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
• Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
• Assisted patients with daily functions.
• Delegated staff nurse duties.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
• Ensured HIPAA compliance.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
• Closely monitored acute conditions.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

• Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
• Closely monitored acute conditions.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
• Ensured HIPAA compliance.
• Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
• Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
• Assisted patients with daily functions.
• Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

• Effectively managed clinical oversight for 52-bed Alzheimer's unit.
• Effectively managed clinical oversight for 16-bed locked geriatric psych unit.
• Assisted patients with daily functions.
• Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
• Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.