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Lou Ann Homeyer

Bryan,TX

Summary

With forty plus years of working in perioperative nursing, being highly skilled in surgical assistance, sterile techniques, and patient assessment. Strong emphasis on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and flexible in meeting dynamic healthcare needs. Proven ability to manage operating room procedures and ensure patient safety during all phases of surgery. Being able to circulate or scrub all specialties is a plus in perioperative nursing.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rn Supervisor

St. Joseph Regional Health
11.2014 - Current
  • Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
  • Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by nursing staff regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
  • Streamlined nurse and scrub scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage by volunteering to help each service out. Covering scrub and circulating call helped boost moral
  • Was supervisor over general, robotics, gyn, open urology and cardiovascular and open hearts. Assuring supplies were available when needed.
  • Making and up dating preference cards for surgeons to help staff to know preferences of the surgeons.
  • Helping out running the schedule and scheduling cases when needed
  • Collaborated with manager to maintain daily operations.
  • Made sure staff clock in and out were correct
  • Coordinated operating room schedules to maximize resource utilization and minimize patient wait times.
  • Conducted thorough post-operative assessments to monitor patient recovery and prevent complications.
  • Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and improve patient care quality.
  • Improved surgery efficiency with precise preparation and organization of surgical instruments and equipment.

RN

Dr. Rudy Briner
04.2012 - 11.2014
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Surgical assistant
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.

RN Supervisor

The Physician Centre
01.2000 - 03.2012
  • Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
  • Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by nursing staff regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
  • Cultivated an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on the latest trends and best practices within nursing supervision.
  • Streamlined nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage and minimizing overtime expenses. Help in the OR when needed either circulating or scrubbing. Taking Call
  • Ran the OR schedule efficiently. Making sure supplies were available
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff and physicians

Operating Room RN

Trinity Mother Francis Hospital
05.1995 - 01.2000
  • Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic techniques and surgical protocols.
  • Promoted a culture of safety and continuous improvement by actively participating in staff meetings, debriefings, and educational sessions.
  • Streamlined communication between surgical team members, ensuring accurate information exchange during critical moments.
  • Conducted thorough post-operative assessments to monitor patient recovery and prevent complications.
  • Scrub or Circulate Open Heart Surgeries
  • Mentored new OR nurses, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective patient care strategies.
  • Coordinated operating room schedules to maximize resource utilization and minimize patient wait times.
  • Served as a liaison between patients'' families and medical staff, providing timely updates on surgery progress and outcomes.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, anticipating their needs and providing necessary support.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evolving surgical techniques to provide safe nursing assistance during various types of procedures.
  • Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a clean and organized operating room environment.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.

Operating Room RN

St. Joseph Regional Health
02.1982 - 04.1995
  • Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic techniques and surgical protocols.
  • Promoted a culture of safety and continuous improvement by actively participating in staff meetings, debriefings, and educational sessions.
  • Streamlined communication between surgical team members, ensuring accurate information exchange during critical moments.
  • Provided compassionate preoperative care for patients, addressing their concerns and alleviating anxiety.
  • Served as a liaison between patients'' families and medical staff, providing timely updates on surgery progress and outcomes.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, anticipating their needs and providing necessary support.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evolving surgical techniques to provide safe nursing assistance during various types of procedures.
  • Applied strong attention-to-detail when performing instrument counts before and after surgeries, reducing potential risks associated with retained foreign objects.
  • Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a clean and organized operating room environment.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Being able to scrub and circulate

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New York Regents
New York

High School Diploma -

Iola Independent School
Iola, TX
05-1979

Skills

  • Clinical assessment
  • Nursing documentation
  • Quality improvement
  • Continuing education
  • Critical thinking
  • Staff scheduling
  • Inventory and restocking
  • Process improvement

Certification

CNOR

ACLS

BLS

Timeline

Rn Supervisor

St. Joseph Regional Health
11.2014 - Current

RN

Dr. Rudy Briner
04.2012 - 11.2014

RN Supervisor

The Physician Centre
01.2000 - 03.2012

Operating Room RN

Trinity Mother Francis Hospital
05.1995 - 01.2000

Operating Room RN

St. Joseph Regional Health
02.1982 - 04.1995

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

New York Regents

High School Diploma -

Iola Independent School
Lou Ann Homeyer