Lori Schaeffer

Employed by Epic Travel Staffing 13 wk assignment

• Reduced risk of infection through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques during surgeries.
• Increased efficiency in the operating room by effectively managing resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from preoperative area to OR and recovery units, ensuring continuity of care throughout the surgical process.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all phases of perioperative nursing care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and aiding in quality improvement initiatives.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the operating room by actively identifying potential hazards and advocating for necessary improvements or interventions.
• Played an instrumental role in the successful completion of numerous surgeries by demonstrating exceptional skill, knowledge, and adaptability in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Increased patient comfort during surgery preparation by addressing concerns proactively and demonstrating empathetic bedside manner.
• Enhanced patient safety by diligently following proper surgical protocols and procedures.

Employed as Per diem employee 11/20-7/21

Employed by Epic Travel Staffing with travel

assignments at OMC 1/22-7/22; 9/22-4/23

• Enhanced patient safety by diligently following proper surgical protocols and procedures.
• Reduced risk of infection through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques during surgeries.
• Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and effective communication throughout the perioperative process.
• Increased efficiency in the operating room by effectively managing resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all phases of perioperative nursing care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and aiding in quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentored new OR nurses through one-on-one training sessions and ongoing support, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
• Assisted surgeons during complex procedures by anticipating their needs and promptly providing necessary instruments or assistance as required.
• Increased patient comfort during surgery preparation by addressing concerns proactively and demonstrating empathetic bedside manner.
• Implemented evidence-based practices within the operating room setting that resulted in improved patient outcomes across various types of surgical procedures.
• Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment within the OR team.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the operating room by actively identifying potential hazards and advocating for necessary improvements or interventions.
• Played an instrumental role in the successful completion of numerous surgeries by demonstrating exceptional skill, knowledge, and adaptability in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Optimized operating room scheduling by coordinating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in surgical cases.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Employed as Per diem. employee

• Enhanced patient safety by diligently following proper surgical protocols and procedures.
• Reduced risk of infection through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques during surgeries.
• Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and effective communication throughout the perioperative process.
• Increased efficiency in the operating room by effectively managing resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from preoperative area to OR and recovery units, ensuring continuity of care throughout the surgical process.
• Developed customized nursing plans tailored to individual patients'' needs, promoting optimal healing and recovery after surgery.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all phases of perioperative nursing care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and aiding in quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentored new OR nurses through one-on-one training sessions and ongoing support, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
• Assisted surgeons during complex procedures by anticipating their needs and promptly providing necessary instruments or assistance as required.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.

Employed as FT employee in Main operating room of level II trauma center followed by FT employment in the adjacent outpatient surgery center

• Enhanced patient safety by diligently following proper surgical protocols and procedures.
• Reduced risk of infection through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques during surgeries.
• Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and effective communication throughout the perioperative process.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from preoperative area to OR and recovery units, ensuring continuity of care throughout the surgical process.
• Mentored new OR nurses through one-on-one training sessions and ongoing support, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
• Assisted surgeons during complex procedures by anticipating their needs and promptly providing necessary instruments or assistance as required.
• Provided thorough discharge education to patients and families regarding post-operative care instructions, reducing the likelihood of complications or readmissions related to surgery.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.

Employed as a Per diem employee.

• Enhanced patient safety by diligently following proper surgical protocols and procedures.
• Reduced risk of infection through rigorous adherence to aseptic techniques during surgeries.
• Increased efficiency in the operating room by effectively managing resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from preoperative area to OR and recovery units, ensuring continuity of care throughout the surgical process.
• Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.