Experienced nursing professional with demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Coordinator/Lead
Covenant HealthCare
Saginaw, MI
09.2022 - Current
Collaborated and established strong working relationships with physicians, supervisors and colleagues.
Reviewed patient histories to compile relevant details for surgical procedures.
Implemented appropriate solutions for locating and addressing scheduling challenges.
Organized workflow processes and assigned documentation to suitable physicians and staff.
Implemented effective scheduling strategies to maintain prompt turnaround times for surgeries.
Analyzed historical data and seasonal trends to determine the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
Ensured consistent and clear communication among governing boards, department heads, and medical staff.
Formed strong relations with leadership and staff by actively engaging in board meetings and facilitating interdepartmental communication.
RN, ICU
Covenant HealthCare
Saginaw, MI
06.2020 - 09.2022
Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Operating Room RN/ Robotic Administrator
Covenant HealthCare
Saginaw, MI
05.2018 - 06.2020
Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
Consulted medical sources to gain knowledge of emerging and updated procedures and select equipment for procedures or treatments.
Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Covenant HealthCare
Saginaw, MI
07.2012 - 05.2018
Set-up surgical tables, instruments and supplies required for specific operations and assisted in preparation and draping of patient and operative area.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Protected unobstructed views for surgical staff with use of retractors, sponges and suctioning equipment.
Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
Developed effective strategies to streamline organizational performance, increase revenues and boost productivity.
Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff.
Controlled bleeding during surgical procedures by clamping and ligating blood vessels.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
Enhanced performance through collaboration with diverse teams.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delta College
Bay City, MI
05-2018
Certificate - Surgical First Assistant
Delta College
Bay City, MI
11-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Delta College
Bay City, MI
05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI
Skills
Schedule Coordination
Patient Relations
Employee Recruitment and Hiring
Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
Epic Systems
Process Implementation
Employee Supervision
Employee Work Scheduling
Accomplishments
Created and implemented robotic surgical center of excellence program.
Versatility to perform multiple roles in and out of the operating room surgical technologist, first assistant, RN, coordinator.
Certification
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)
Licensed RN
Timeline
Operating Room Coordinator/Lead
Covenant HealthCare
09.2022 - Current
RN, ICU
Covenant HealthCare
06.2020 - 09.2022
Operating Room RN/ Robotic Administrator
Covenant HealthCare
05.2018 - 06.2020
Certified Surgical First Assistant
Covenant HealthCare
07.2012 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delta College
Certificate - Surgical First Assistant
Delta College
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology