Marcy Caldwell
Sapulpa,OK
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 30+ years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
One Staff Medical
Omaha, NE
10.2021 - Current
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures .
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Have completed 2 travel assignments, the first for 13 weeks plus another 13 week extension at a Level One Trauma Center in Springfield, MO. The other at a Level 2 Trauma Center for 13 weeks, was asked to extend but had other commitments.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Union Pines Surgery Center
Tulsa, OK
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Saint Francis Hospital South
Tulsa, OK
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Christus St. Michael Health System
Texarkana, TX
05.1999 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with breast cancer, lung cancer and various other conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
Hope, AR12.2013
VN - Vocational Nursing
Buchanan School of Nursing
Texarkana, TX03.1990
High School Diploma -
DeKalb High School
DeKalb, TX05.1988
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Decision-Making
- MS Office
- Data Entry
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- PPE Compliance
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization Meditech, EPIC and Mckesson
- Attention to Detail
- Organization M
Certification
- Licensed RN - 8 years in Operating Room
- Scrub nurse LVN for 5 years, first assisted personal nurse to General thoracic surgeon for 17 years from LVN to RN training.
- ACLS current
- BLS current
References
Aimee Pruitt RN, previous charge nurse at Union pines surgery center
aimeepruitt10@gmail.com
Dr. Dennis O'Banion, previous employer at Christus St Michael
dennisobanion@yahoo.com
Penny Samuels RN, previous charge nurse
pjb_rn@yahoo.com
Aubrey Wright RN associate
aubrey.wright90@gmail.com
More if needed.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
One Staff Medical
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Union Pines Surgery Center
04.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Saint Francis Hospital South
04.2017 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse
Christus St. Michael Health System
05.1999 - 04.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
VN - Vocational Nursing
Buchanan School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
DeKalb High School
- Licensed RN - 8 years in Operating Room
- Scrub nurse LVN for 5 years, first assisted personal nurse to General thoracic surgeon for 17 years from LVN to RN training.
- ACLS current
- BLS current
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