Lauren Konopka-Carson

- Prepared patients for dermatologic and Mohs surgery by evaluating patients condition prior to surgery, prepping surgical site and injecting local anesthetic.

- Assisted surgeon by setting up surgical tray and scrubbing in to assist during the procedure by handing off instruments, assisting with sutures and cauterizing.

- Streamlined communication among surgical team members and laboratory staff, leading to smoother operations and improved overall teamwork.

- Executed roles such as scheduling, cleaning/sterilization of tools, and stocking to ensure surgical team ran to the best of its ability as well as adapted to traveling to various locations weekly with all staff and equipment needed.

- Performed wound care and patient education as well as follow up care appointments for suture removals and wound checks.

• Organized and managed recovery care of patients across the lifespan after they have undergone various surgeries such as vascular, orthopedic, ENT, general, and ophthalmic surgery.
• Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists during preoperative assessments to ensure patients were safe to undergo surgery as well as postoperative to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

• Managed a high risk population on a high volume and fast paced unit. As well as performing the role of a preop/pacu and circulating nurse in the event of emergency cesarean sections.
• Managed magnesium sulfate infusions on preterm and postpartum patients.
• Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
• Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.