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Kerry Hall

Swansboro,NC

Summary

Versatile Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant licensed in NC, NY and Compact license. Delivered high productivity and efficient task completion through strong communication, analytical skills, and adaptability. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes and supporting seamless operating room operations through expertise in surgical assisting, wound care management, and patient education.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Carolina East Medical Center
New Bern, NC
07.2021 - 09.2025
  • Assisted surgeons in surgeries, ensuring effective hemostasis and wound closure
  • Collaborated with surgeons to optimize surgical interventions and patient satisfaction
  • Evaluated equipment, supply, and staffing needs to ensure optimal surgical readiness
  • Communicated effectively with staff, surgeons, patients, and families to enhance understanding and support
  • Prepared surgical instruments and ensured sterility before operations.

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Kaleida Health-Buffalo General Medical Center
Buffalo, NY
04.2015 - 05.2021
  • Supported surgeons during complex procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Assisted surgeons during complex surgical procedures in various specialties.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the surgical team.
  • Educated patients and families about post-operative care and recovery processes.

Staff RN

Buffalo Ambulatory Surgery Center
Cheektowaga, NY
10.2012 - 04.2015
  • Provided direct patient care in fast-paced surgical environment.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Daemen College
Amherst, NY
08.2015 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse First Assist - Nursing

Deleware County Community College
Media, PA
01.2014 - 03.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY
08.2008 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY
08.1992 - 12.1996

Skills

  • Surgical assistance
  • General Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • GYN
  • Breast Oncology
  • Urology
  • Robotics
  • DaVinci Xi Certification
  • DaVinci Si Certification
  • Hemostasis control
  • Wound closure
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • CRNFA
  • CNOR
  • BLS

Credentials

  • RN
  • BSN
  • CNOR
  • CRNFA

Timeline

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Carolina East Medical Center
07.2021 - 09.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Daemen College
08.2015 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Kaleida Health-Buffalo General Medical Center
04.2015 - 05.2021

Registered Nurse First Assist - Nursing

Deleware County Community College
01.2014 - 03.2015

Staff RN

Buffalo Ambulatory Surgery Center
10.2012 - 04.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Niagara County Community College
08.2008 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

Buffalo State College
08.1992 - 12.1996
Kerry Hall