Kirsten Edgley
1022 Windward Drive,FL
Summary
Perioperative Nursing Care | Infection Control & Sterile Technique | Patient Advocacy & Safety
Empathetic and highly organized professional with extensive experience in delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care in both high-pressure operating room environments and medical-surgical units. Adept at managing complex perioperative duties and ensuring top-tier patient care through advanced sterile techniques and infection control measures. Recognized for outstanding patient advocacy, exceptional critical thinking, and proactive approach to resolving complex clinical situations. Skilled in peripheral IV insertion, Port-a-cath access, and IV therapy. Competent in care and management of ostomies, urostomies, Foley catheters, drains, and chest tubes. Dedicated individual with specialized training in scrubbing for a wide range of orthopedic surgeries.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Vero Beach, Florida
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Comparable responsibilities to those described in my experience working at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Operating Room Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
BURLINGTON
03.2021 - Current
- Heighten patient safety significantly by implementing advanced sterile techniques and rigorous infection control practices.
- Contribute to elevating surgical outcomes by monitoring patient conditions and addressing any changes during procedures.
- Play key role in increasing departmental efficiency through process improvement initiatives and protocol refinement.
- Guarantee seamless patient care transitions by coordinating with pre- and post-operative teams.
- Manage and execute perioperative nursing duties in high-volume operating room environment with focus on orthopedic surgeries.
- Uphold stringent infection control standards and ensure sterile environment throughout surgical procedures.
- Deliver exceptional patient care across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Prepare and handle sterile field, assist with surgical instrumentation, and observe patients' vital signs and overall condition during operations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Island Hospital
Anacortes, WA
08.2011 - 10.2020
- Enhanced patient safety and care quality via checking of vital signs and medication effects using electronic medical records.
- Championed patient advocacy by leveraging resources and expertise to secure optimal outcomes and address care issues.
- Fostered multidisciplinary collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and clinical professionals to streamline care coordination.
- Resolved patient and family concerns with sensitivity and professionalism, leading to improved patient satisfaction and trust.
- Educated patients and families to confirm continuity of care and alignment with patient goals during hospital stay and discharge.
- Provided personalized, high-quality nursing care to post-operative patients in 31-bed medical-surgical unit, specializing in orthopedics, ENT, GYN, GU, GI, and general surgery.
- Upheld required professional competencies and continuing education, consistently working within nursing scope of practice while strictly adhering to facility policies and procedures.
- Delivered expert, holistic patient care utilizing advanced nursing processes, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Administered range of medications (IV, PO, IM, SQ, PR) and blood products with precision, assuring accurate observation, documentation, and reporting of patient responses.
- Exercised critical nursing judgment to evaluate and, when necessary, challenge medication orders and interventions for patient safety.
- Facilitated smooth patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to higher levels of care, while mentoring nursing students on best practices and prioritization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Washington
Seattle, WAAssociate in Technical Arts - Nursing
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WAAssociate of Arts -
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WACompleted Perioperative 101 Course -
UVM Medical Center
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Surgical Instrumentation Handling
- Clinical Documentation
- EPIC & Meditech Software
- Orthopedic Surgery Procedures
- Operating Room Preparation
- Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
- Wound Care Management
- Patient Monitoring & Evaluation
- Care of PICC & Central lines
- Patient Preparation for Surgery
- Issues Resolution
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Certified Nursing Assistant • Island Hospital, Anacortes, WA || Liaised with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals for provision of exceptional patient care within hospital setting. Maintained complete and accurate record of patient intake and dietary needs. Facilitated patients with all activities of daily living (ADLs), contributing to high standard of care.
Certification
ACLS and BLS
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
11.2024 - 09.2025
Operating Room Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Island Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Washington
Associate in Technical Arts - Nursing
Skagit Valley College
Associate of Arts -
Skagit Valley College
Completed Perioperative 101 Course -
UVM Medical Center