Linda Canup
Melber,KY
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Nurse with extensive experience at Baptist Health Hospital, recognized for implementing infection control measures that significantly reduced post-operative infection rates. Skilled in compassionate patient care and proficient in surgical procedures, I excel in teamwork and communication, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Nurse
Baptist Health Hospital
Paducah, KY
08.2007 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff, promoting adherence to best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications and assisted in patient care procedures to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain sterile environments and enhance operational efficiency during procedures.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, significantly reducing post-operative infection rates within the unit.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments, ensuring thorough patient evaluations to inform surgical planning and execution.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures and maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices in surgical nursing, fostering a positive learning environment for professional growth.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Increased operating room efficiency by proactively preparing instruments, equipment, and supplies before each procedure.
- Assisted with time-sensitive emergency surgeries, remaining calm under pressure while ensuring optimal patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY08.2007
Skills
- Compassionate care
- IV insertion
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Medication administration
- Sterile technique
- Surgical procedures
- Suture cutting
- Surgical equipment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Direct patient care
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Infection control
- Accurate documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Reliability
- Thoracic surgery
- Laparoscopic procedures
- Cosmetic procedures
Timeline
Surgical Nurse
Baptist Health Hospital
08.2007 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College