Kristy Blanchard
Polk City,IA
Summary
Detailed operating room registered nurse with several-year background providing proper care to patients before and after procedures. Motivated and calm professional devoted to thoroughly monitoring patients' physical and emotional wellbeing throughout care continuum. Deeply familiar with standard sterilization protocols and patient-need analysis.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Center
West Des Moines, IA
07.2000 - Current
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Provided intraoperative care, including tissue retraction, suturing, and application of dressings.
- Documented all operative procedures and patient interactions in electronic medical records with attention to detail.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff and students to foster a collaborative and educational working environment.
- Developed and maintained radiation safety procedures, policies, and standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Allen College of Nursing
Waterloo, IA05-1993
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support
- Scrub Nurse Skills
- Circulating Nurse Skills
- Training staff
- Delegation and Motivation
- Accurate Documentation
- Radiation safety
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Center
07.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Allen College of Nursing