Lisa Kerr
Denver,CO
Summary
Operating Room Registered Nurse possessing qualities required to be hands-on while tackling multiple tasks. Bring pleasant demeanor and 17 years of providing superior patient care. Eager to join new organization which appreciates exemplary nursing and interpersonal skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children'sital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
12.2023 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
11.2021 - Current
- Traveling Circulating Nurse
- Prepped operating room for upcoming procedures by setting out all necessary equipment and supplies.
- Assessed environment and procedures for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and that of intraoperative team.
- Circulated all surgical procedures and age groups
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Porter Adventist Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2021
- Prepped operating rooms for upcoming procedures by setting out and verifying count of all necessary equipment and assessing environment for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
- Consulted medical sources such as AORN to maintain knowledge in emerging and updated procedures and ensure ability to select appropriate equipment during procedures or treatments.
- Circulator orthopedic surgery and later all surgical procedures.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Kona Community Hospital
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to patients of all ages and in all surgical procedures in perioperative department.
- Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
- Circulator all surgical procedure and age groups.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Montrose Memorial Hospital
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Oversaw operations of talented team of nurses and patient care technicians, ensuring proper staffing and allocation of resources within 4 operating room surgery unit.
- Circulator all surgical procedures and age groups.
Operating Room Coordinator
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
09.2009 - 07.2011
- Participated in discussions with healthcare team members regarding patients to address and resolve concerns and ensure high level of nursing care.
- Directly supported surgical team by being resource, supplying resources needed, and always being available during procedures.
- Circulator all surgical procedures and age groups.
Intensive Care Nurse/Operating Room Registered Nurse
St Mary's Hospital
06.2002 - 08.2009
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Circulator in all surgical procedures and specializing in cardiovascular and orthopedic surgeries.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO12.2000
Skills
- Organization and planning
- Self-discipline
- Personal and professional integrity
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Strong clinical judgment
- Talented and knowledgeable in all surgeries
- Pediatric IVs
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS/ACLS
- CNOR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Children'sital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Aureus Medical Group - Nursing Division
11.2021 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Porter Adventist Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2021
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Kona Community Hospital
08.2014 - 05.2016
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Montrose Memorial Hospital
08.2011 - 05.2014
Operating Room Coordinator
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
09.2009 - 07.2011
Intensive Care Nurse/Operating Room Registered Nurse
St Mary's Hospital
06.2002 - 08.2009
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS/ACLS
- CNOR
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
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