Lauren Donovan
Peabody,MA
Summary
Patient-focused nurse with experience in leading interdisciplinary teams within fast-paced clinical environments. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and improving the delivery and satisfaction of patient care. Seeking the opportunity to develop and lead a productive and efficient operating room.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Assistant Nurse Manager
Beverly Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and incorporating them into daily operations as necessary.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Improved patient safety through close monitoring of infection control practices within the department.
- Streamlined nursing operations for efficiency and quality improvement by conducting regular audits and addressing areas of concern.
- Integrated evidence-based nursing/evidence based best practice into practice environment for over 50 nurses, scrub techs and OR technicians.
- Verified facility remained up-to-date and compliant with laws and regulations.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Evening Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse
Beverly Hospital Beth Israel Lahey Health
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Provide patient assessment and monitoring during surgery
- Create and maintain a sterile/safe surgical environment
- Provide patient and family education
- Integrate and coordinate patient care throughout the surgical process
- Scrubbed/Circulated in all surgical specialties (not including cardiac, and Ophthalmology)
- Monitoring daily job performance of clinical staff members and physicians
- Participation in the evaluation process
- Effectively management of resources using a multidisciplinary approach
- Planning, directing, implementing, and improving clinical services.
Travel Nurse Circulator/Scrub
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Provide patient assessment, safety and monitoring during surgery
- Create and maintain a sterile surgical environment
- Provide patient and family education
- Integrate and coordinate patient care throughout the surgical process
- Scrubbed/circulated in all surgical specialties (excluding cardiac, and ophthalmology).
Charge Nurse/Circulator/Scrub
Boston Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Ensures appropriate number of clinical personnel available based on volume and surgical schedule
- Ensures all clinical personnel have breaks consistent with labor laws
- Reviews next day's schedule collaboratively with Operating Room Manager to ensure that all surgical needs and requests are met
- Proactively plans for future staffing deficiencies.
Covid-19 Intubation Nurse
Winchester Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Assist Anesthesiologist with donning & doffing proper PPE for positive, suspect, and presumptive Covid-19 patients
- Responsible for preparing all equipment and medications necessary for bedside intubations
- Accompanied and assisted anesthesiologist in all facility RRTs, codes, and intubations
- Trained co-workers in proper techniques, preparations, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Nurse Circulator/Scrub/Rotating Charge Nurse
Winchester Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Prepared surgical suites, stocked supplies, picked cases/case carts, prepared operating rooms, performed turnovers, and managed post-op patient care
- Adhered to AORN standards to maintain patient safety during all phases of care including keeping patient's free from injury and infection, safe medication administration, universal protocol, positioning and maintaining a sterile field
- Able to identify and respond immediately to emergent changes in the patient's clinical condition, while clearly and effectively communicating and collaborating with the healthcare team for positive patient outcomes
- Assist surgeons with numerous procedures in multiple specialties
- Able to anticipate what the surgeon needs in each step of the procedure
- Physiologically monitor patient's during surgical procedures including calculating EBL and I&O with surgical team and observing and monitoring patients for potential injury related to temperature, retained foreign body, electrical injury, and positioning.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.2019
Skills
- Patient Safety & Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Department management
- Staff Leadership
- Infection control protocols
- Evidence-based practice
- Employee Relations
Certification
- 06/21, BLS/CPR
- 12/23, ACLS
- Massachusetts, RN2335034
- Maine, RN81757
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Timeline
OR Assistant Nurse Manager
Beverly Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Evening Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse
Beverly Hospital Beth Israel Lahey Health
04.2022 - 10.2023
Travel Nurse Circulator/Scrub
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
02.2022 - 10.2023
Covid-19 Intubation Nurse
Winchester Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2021
Charge Nurse/Circulator/Scrub
Boston Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2022
Nurse Circulator/Scrub/Rotating Charge Nurse
Winchester Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Salem State University