Kimberly Wolfe
Milford,OH
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for critical demands of Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse. Strong focus on patient care, surgical procedures, and maintaining sterile environments. Reliable team player with adaptability to changing needs and strong collaboration skills. Proficient in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases, with keen ability to make quick, effective decisions under pressure.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital -Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
10.2011 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare for minimally invasive procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Implemented infection control measures during surgical processes, maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health records systems, improving accuracy and accessibility of patient information.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2005 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care during minimally invasive procedures.
- Assisted in the setup and maintenance of sterile environments, enhancing procedural efficiency and infection control.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices for operating room protocols and procedures.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and outcomes in the operating room.
- Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
- Maintained sterile environments, minimizing the risk of infection during surgeries.
- Streamlined operating room processes by effectively coordinating equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Contributed to a reduction in surgery-related errors by participating in ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
- Consistently met regulatory requirements through meticulous documentation of patient records and surgical logs.
- Continually updated nursing knowledge through professional development opportunities, staying current with industry best practices.
- Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration among all surgical team members, facilitating smooth operation flows.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.2002
Skills
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient positioning
- Preoperative preparation
- Surgical assistance
- Aseptic technique
- Sterile field maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Basic life support
- Patient safety
Patient charting
Timeline
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Bethesda North Hospital -Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
10.2011 - 08.2025
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
04.2005 - 10.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati