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Lindsay Wright

Grand Ledge,MI

Summary

Compassionate nurse professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operating Room Nurse Circulator

McClaren Greater Lansing
05.2019 - Current
  • Currently employed as a circulating nurse at this level 3 trauma hospital.
  • Provide safe patient care in a fast-paced outpatient surgical hospital.
  • Collaborate with team members for a safe and effective surgical case.
  • Act as patient care coordinator and with in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Maintained accurate computerized charting throughout the patient's surgical experience.
  • Mentored new nursing staff in proper operating room procedures, contributing to improved overall team performance.

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Reduced risk of infection by maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques.
  • Provided critical support during emergency situations, utilizing quick thinking and advanced problem-solving abilities under pressure.
  • Streamlined communication between Preoperative department, Intraoperative, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
  • Promoted positive teamwork dynamics within the operating room by collaborating closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
  • Assisted surgeons with complex operations, demonstrating strong technical skills and knowledge of various surgical procedures.
  • Ensured patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures through vigilant monitoring and communication with the surgical team.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Riverside Methodist Hospital
05.2012 - 04.2019
  • Seven years of experience in a surgery department with 36 beds and more than 8 surgical specialties.
  • Expert circulating nurse in general, urology, gynecological, orthopedic, cardiovascular, ears nose and throat, plastic, and neurosurgery.
  • Proficient as a scrub nurse in general, urology, and gynecological surgery.
  • Expert skills in trauma and emergent surgical needs and procedures.
  • Ensured operating room met and maintained asepsis standards according to ARON and JCAHO standards.
  • Evaluated, planned, and assessed patient's needs before, during, and after surgical procedures.
  • Anticipated surgeons and interdisciplinary needs based on observing body language, movements, and demeanor.
  • Handled specimens for laboratory testing and ensured correct packaging and labeling.
  • Functioned as a mentor/preceptor to new operating room nurses and scrub tech.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, staff ratios, and allocation of responsibilities and optimize workload management in the lead nurse position.

Registered Nurse

Convalarium
06.2011 - 05.2012
  • Implement patient care in a physical rehabilitation unit for up to 40 patients.
  • Processed admission for new patients by documenting patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms, and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented responses to stay on top of changes in patient conditions.
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
  • Established a new IV and administered IV medication.
  • Prepared discharge paperwork.
  • Skilled nursing care including dressing changes, tracheotomy care, and monitoring blood sugar levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Ohio University
Athens, OH
01.2018

Associate of Science in Registered Nurse -

Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI
05.2011

Skills

  • Compassionate care
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Patient Communication
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Strong leader
  • Computer Documentation
  • Scrub Nurse
  • Ethical Practice

Certification

  • BLS Certification, 03/01/22, 03/01/24
  • RN, 04/01/24, MI

Personal Information

Title: Registered Nurse, BSN

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
11.2022 - 12.2023

Operating Room Nurse Circulator

McClaren Greater Lansing
05.2019 - Current

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Riverside Methodist Hospital
05.2012 - 04.2019

Registered Nurse

Convalarium
06.2011 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Ohio University

Associate of Science in Registered Nurse -

Kellogg Community College

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