Lindsay Higdon

All aspects of a Circulating Registered Nurse in this specialty

• Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures.
• Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
• Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
• Observed, checked and monitored equipment used during surgery to confirm proper operation.
• Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
• Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
• Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
• Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
• Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
• Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
• Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
• Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
• Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
• Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
• Responded to emergency situations based on nursing standards and patient priority.
• Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.

• Prepared patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covered them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
• Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, held retractors and cut sutures, and performed other tasks as directed by the surgeon during the operation.
• Monitored and continually assessed operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs Counted sponges, needles, and instruments before and after the operation.
• Scrubbed arms and hands and assisted the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
• Gathered equipment for cleaning and sterilization and washed and sterilized equipment, using germicides and sterilizers.
• Prepared patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards and positions patient according to the type of surgery.
• Provided visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.