Louise Dadale
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Virginia State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience. Delivering high quality care to patients in the operating room and acute care settings. Calm and level-headed with the ability to handle difficult patients and high stress situations. Works well with team and fast paced environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse - CIRCULATING NURSE
INOVA MT. VERNON
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Surgeries include: Plastic, General, ENT, Ortho, Vascular, Robotics, GYN, Neuro, Podiatry
- Coordinate preoperative assessments, ensuring patient readiness for surgery.
- Maintain aseptic techniques, adhering to infection control protocols during procedures.
- Facilitate communication between surgical team members, promoting efficient workflow.
- Document intraoperative events and communicate effectively with the perioperative team.
Travel Nurse - CIRCULATING NURSE
JOHNSTON WILLIS HOSPITAL
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Surgeries include: General, Urology, Ortho, Robotics, GYN, Neuro, Podiatry
- Conduct preoperative patient assessments, ensuring accurate medical histories and consents.
- Assist in the development of surgical plans and coordinate necessary resources.
- Scrub into surgical procedures, demonstrating proficiency in aseptic techniques.
- Manage surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during procedures.
PERIOP NURSE/ REGISTERED NURSE
PLASTIC SURGEONS OF HAMPTON ROAD
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Surgeries include: Biopsy, top surgery, Abdominoplasty, Facelift, Brachioplasty, Lipo, Blepheroplasty, Hand Surgery, Carpal Tunnel, Z plasty, Breast Augmentation, Lipoma, Rhinoplasty, Arm Lift, Thigh Lift, etcScrub during minor surgery
- Deal with all around patient care from minor surgery to complex.
- Worked as pre op nurse, circulator, scrub, pacu , and follow up.
- Prepares operating room for the patient procedure and assisted with clear up after procedure.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management
NURSE CIRCULATOR
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Level 1 - Trauma , General, ENT, Ortho, Urology, Neuro, GYN, Plastics, Vascular
6 month peri op training - Prepared operating room by setting out and verifying equip;ment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standard.
- Handled laboratory specimen and inspected container for correct packaging and labeling
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude - Transferred patient from OR to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeons needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation
- Knows proper positioning
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Foley Catheters
- Medication Administration: Oral, IV, Intramascular, Sub Q
- Collecting specimens
- Documentation procedures - Epic Post Surgical Treatment
- Vital Assessments
- Wound care
- Pre op , Circulator, PACU
- Instrument Knowledge
- Preoperative Assessment
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Postoperative Care
- Sterile Technique
- Infection Control
- Patient Positioning
Certification
- Perioperative 101 - certification: Sentara Norfolk General
- Nurse Residency - Sentara Norfolk General
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Travel Nurse - CIRCULATING NURSE
INOVA MT. VERNON
02.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Nurse - CIRCULATING NURSE
JOHNSTON WILLIS HOSPITAL
08.2022 - 01.2023
PERIOP NURSE/ REGISTERED NURSE
PLASTIC SURGEONS OF HAMPTON ROAD
03.2021 - 06.2022
NURSE CIRCULATOR
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
- Perioperative 101 - certification: Sentara Norfolk General
- Nurse Residency - Sentara Norfolk General
- BLS
- ACLS
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