Ladonna Schmidt
Manhattan ,KS
Summary
Dynamic Operating Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center, excelling in maintaining sterility and advocating for patient safety. Proven ability to streamline procedures and enhance team collaboration, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking. Committed to upholding the highest standards of care in fast-paced environments.
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering Number years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center
08.2012 - Current
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Newton Medical Center
10.1988 - 08.2012
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
Education
Bachelor of science in -
St Mary of The Plains College
Dodge City, KSSkills
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
- Maintaining sterility
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Basic life support
- HIPAA compliance
- Circulating nurse skills
Certification
Advanced cardiac life support
Basic life support
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center
08.2012 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Newton Medical Center
10.1988 - 08.2012
Bachelor of science in -
St Mary of The Plains College
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