Lynda Monteith
Hebron,KY
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic new graduate RN with vast experience in the medical field. I am also a certified surgical assistant looking to combine skills in bringing excellent, efficient, patient centered quality care to your department. Bringing new ideas, a willingness to learn and a professional, calm, and encouraging demeanor.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Student RN
Select Medical Rehabilitation Services
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals
- Helped physicians complete procedures such as lumbar punctures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Executive Park Drive
Cincinnati Eye Bank
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Organ Transplant Team
- Received information on donor and retrieved corneas from donor at their place of death.
- Full head to toe assessment of deceased
- Documentation of all body markings and personal item
- Obtain blood specimen from femoral to run for compatibility to recipient.
- Spoke with families before retrieving corneas.
- Sterile procedure utilized removing / obtaining corneas and preparing donor for services.
- Brought specimen back to facility and processed accordingly.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Elizabeth Hospital, Thomas O
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Surgical Technologist
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedure
Certified EKG tech/ Certified Phlebotomist and Certified Medical Assistant
Hunt Hospital
10.1998 - 10.2005
- Phlebotomy and Ekg on patients daily
- Greeted and logged in patients to keep office moving efficiently.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
Education
Associate of Science Associates - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
West Chester, OH06.2023
Certified ACLS And BCLS -
Nursing Made Easy LLC
Fayetteville, OH05.2023
ACLS And BCLS Certified. -
Associate of Science Phlebotomy And EKG - Medical
Advanced Educational Center For Nursing
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Cincinnati State Community And Technical College
Cincinnati, OH08.2020
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Passing surgical instruments
- Patient confidentiality/Patient admission
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Status Assessment
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Nurse Collaboration
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Fluid Administration
- Patient Safety
- Central Line Placement/IV management
- Accurate Documentation
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
Timeline
Executive Park Drive
Cincinnati Eye Bank
07.2021 - 04.2022
Student RN
Select Medical Rehabilitation Services
06.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
St. Elizabeth Hospital, Thomas O
06.2019 - 07.2021
Surgical Technologist
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
08.2017 - 08.2019
Certified EKG tech/ Certified Phlebotomist and Certified Medical Assistant
Hunt Hospital
10.1998 - 10.2005
Associate of Science Associates - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Certified ACLS And BCLS -
Nursing Made Easy LLC
ACLS And BCLS Certified. -
Associate of Science Phlebotomy And EKG - Medical
Advanced Educational Center For Nursing
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Cincinnati State Community And Technical College
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