Reading
Outdoor activities with family
Kimberly L. Massey
Balch Springs
Summary
Resourceful and proficient operating room nurse with 21 years of experience of providing quality service during surgical procedures. Possess excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques to keep patients safe during surgical procedures. Known for reliability, teamwork, and achieving optimal outcomes in safe patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Texas Institute for Surgery
06.2017 - Current
- Prepare OR room for procedures and ensure all required sterile supplies are available, and instruments are sterilized and ready for surgery
- Interview and assess patients preoperatively to provide individualized patient care during surgery
- Possess a solid understanding of patient safety and precaution in surgery
- Proficient in problem-solving and critical thinking
- Circulate orthopedic, plastic, ENT and pediatric cases with proficiency
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
OR Nurses Nationwide
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Utilized advanced problem-solving skills to quickly address emergent situations in the operating room, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
Operating Room Nurse
Children’s Medical Center
08.2008 - 02.2015
- Prepared operating room, equipment, and supplies prior to surgery
- Coordinated with surgeons and anesthesia to help in different major or minor surgeries including orthopedics, ENT, Neurology, plastics, and general cases
- Interviewed and assessed patients and their families to provide needed support during trauma and scheduled cases
- Communicated with OR team on appropriate patient care plan
- Maintained sterile technique during surgery
- Performed duties of Circulating Nurse while maintaining patient safety
- Precepted new interns in the OR
Operating Room Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Prepared operating room, equipment, and supplies prior to surgery
- Circulated, scrubbed, and assisted in various operations including general, orthopedics, and vascular cases
- Maintained sterile technique during surgery
- Interviewed and assessed patients to provide individualized care
- Performed duties of Circulating Nurse while maintaining patient safety
- Communicated with OR team on appropriate patient care plan
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided care to patients on Medical Surgical Unit pre-op and post-op
- Administered medication to patients according to MD order
- Begin as new Graduate RN promoted to Charge RN
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
El Centro Community College
Dallas, TX01.2002
Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Compassionate nursing care
- Organization skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Mentoring
- Employee Training
- MC Strategy learning system
- Resuscitation Quality Improvement
- Clinical Proficiency
Activities Interest
- Church Nurse
- Reading
- Outdoor activities with my children
Personal Awards
Received Nurse Pendant for five years of service from Children’s Hospital of Dallas
Interests
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Texas Institute for Surgery
06.2017 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
OR Nurses Nationwide
03.2015 - 06.2017
Operating Room Nurse
Children’s Medical Center
08.2008 - 02.2015
Operating Room Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
06.2006 - 06.2008
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
01.2004 - 01.2006
Associate Degree - Nursing
El Centro Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
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