Lana LaVine
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Perioperative professional bringing valuable experience in surgical environments with 15+ years. Experienced in delivering high-quality care across diverse surgical specialties, including orthopedic, general surgery, Vascular, Podiatry. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Expertise in patient assessments, pre-operative and procedural testing. Advocate for validation of H&P and consents. Expertise in aseptic technique, IV management and labs.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA
02.2026 - Current
- Administered preoperative assessments to ensure patient readiness for surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs during surgeries to maintain patient safety and respond promptly to emergencies.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize workflow and enhance communication in high-pressure environments.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Streamlined pre-and post-operative processes through effective collaboration with anesthesia providers for timely administration of anesthesia services during surgeries.
Naval Medical Officer
US Navy
Portsmouth, VA
12.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in medicine and enhance clinical skills.
- Contributed to validation of consents
- Facilitated performance improvement initiatives for CME credit.
- Participated in medical conferences and workshops, staying abreast of emerging trends in healthcare.
- Ensured compliance with regulations, maintaining accurate records and documentation for audits and inspections.
- Partnered with HR teams to determine workforce planning needs, aligning recruitment efforts with business objectives.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with recruitment best practices and emerging trends.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Cultivated and maintained professional relationships with staff, physicians and nursing management
- Developed and implemented comprehensive recruitment strategies resulting in a 30% increase in nursing staff within last year
- Achieved a 95% fill rate for nursing and physician positions within targeted timelines
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process in all specialties
Acute Care Registered Nurse
United States Navy Reserve
NMRTC Portsmouth, Virginia
07.2005 - Current
- Monitored patient conditions during treatments, pre-operative and procedural-labs
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 100 patients each day in high-volume clinic setting.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality acute care nursing services and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Ensured timely interventions for critical patients, utilizing strong clinical judgment and knowledge of evidence-based practices.
- Optimized patient safety through diligent assessment, accurate medication administration, and thorough documentation.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Triage Staffing Agency
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed approximately 20 + patients for pre and postoperative surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Bon Secours
Portsmouth, VA
11.2018 - 01.2023
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Performed interventions to assist patient in returning to normothermia at conclusion of immediate postoperative period.
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
- Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Virginia Beach, VA2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, New York06-2009
Associate of Science - Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL06-1998
Skills
- Organization and time-management
- Critical Thinking
- Direct patient care
- nurse assessments
- Care plan development
- Pre-operative and Procedural care
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Validation of H&P/Consents
- Acute care expertise
- Healthcare management
- IV Management-Labs
- Assist with Anesthesia/Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Certification
CNOR-January 2029
BLS- March 2027
ACLS- February 2028
PALS- February 2028
TNCC- June 2026
ACE Group Fitness Instructor- February 2028
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Sentara Obici Hospital
02.2026 - Current
Naval Medical Officer
US Navy
12.2024 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Triage Staffing Agency
01.2023 - 11.2023
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Bon Secours
11.2018 - 01.2023
Acute Care Registered Nurse
United States Navy Reserve
07.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
Trinity International University
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