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Kristyn Brown

Hebron,OH

Summary

Experienced operating room nurse of 18 years. Competent in many specialties including general surgery, robotics, orthopedics, podiatry, trauma, urology, gyn, neuro, some vascular and endoscopy. Looking for a permanent or travel assignment for circulating registered nurse.

Knowledgeable permanent and Travel Registered Nurse with over 18 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated fostering relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Transitions into operations smoothly and flexes to meet differing routines and protocols.

Dedicated circulating nursewith more than 18 years of experience caring for patients. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Operating Room RN

Ohio Orthopedic Surgical Institute
Columbus, OH
02.2024 - Current

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse

Genesis Hospital
Zanesville, OH
07.2023 - 01.2024

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Aya Healthcare
Columbus, OH
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
  • Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
  • Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.

Travel Registered Nurse

Genesis HealthCare
Zanesville, OH
07.2019 - 08.2022

Circulating nurse duties include preparing rooms for surgical procedure, interviewing patients pre-op, ensuring all supplies needed for surgery are available. Setting up different tables for designated surgery. Documentation of surgical procedure using EPIC charting system.

Operating Room Nurse

Licking Memorial Health Systems
Newark, OH
09.2018 - 07.2019

Duties include preparing operating rooms for surgical patients. Reviewing charts and obtaining necessary information for surgery to be performed. Circulating nurse for multiple services and physicians. Assist with positioning and prepping patients while keeping a safe work environment. Responsible for charting pertaining to surgery.

  • Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
  • Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

New Albany Surgery Center
New Albany, OH
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying the count of all necessary equipment and ensuring the environment met asepsis standards.
  • Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, pre-op prep, Mueller and Snowden-Pence Surgical laparoscopic instruments, capital and infection prevention products.

Travel Rn

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Clinton Township, MI
10.2017 - 01.2018
Duties include interviewing patients prior to surgery, preparing the room for the patient for surgery. Computer charting with Epic system.  Circulating multiple services proficiently. Also obtain supplies as requested and keeping the patient in a safe environment while undergoing surgery.

Travel Rn

Munson Medical Center
Traverse City, MI
09.2016 - 09.2017
Duties include preparing rooms, sterile instruments, and equipment for surgical case.  Also verifying patient information and consents prior to surgery.  Prepping and positioning of patient.  Charting pertaining to surgery.

Rn, Operating Room

Beaumont Southshore Trenton Campus
Trenton, MI
08.2006 - 09.2017
Prepare room for surgical procedure, including equipment and opening rooms in a sterile manner. Epic Computer Charting. Ortho Team Lead and also circulated in other services including general surgery, urology, podiatry, neurosurgery, endoscopy and some vascular cases.  Also performed as charge nurse when needed.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Henry Ford Community College
2005

Skills

  • Communication
  • Experienced and Focused
  • Self motivated
  • Team Player
  • Previous charge nurse and orthopaedic lead nurse
  • Organized with time management
  • Personal and professional integrity
  • Easily adapts to change and willing to learn new areas of nursing

References Available Upon Request

References Available Upon Request

Timeline

Operating Room RN

Ohio Orthopedic Surgical Institute
02.2024 - Current

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse

Genesis Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2024

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - 07.2023

Travel Registered Nurse

Genesis HealthCare
07.2019 - 08.2022

Operating Room Nurse

Licking Memorial Health Systems
09.2018 - 07.2019

Operating Room Registered Nurse

New Albany Surgery Center
02.2018 - 08.2018

Travel Rn

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
10.2017 - 01.2018

Travel Rn

Munson Medical Center
09.2016 - 09.2017

Rn, Operating Room

Beaumont Southshore Trenton Campus
08.2006 - 09.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Henry Ford Community College
Kristyn Brown