Polished Circulating Nurse offering 10 plus years of expertise advocating for patients before, during and after surgical procedures. Friendly and calming individual skillful in sterilizing instruments and equipment and preparing patients for various procedures. Recognized for first-rate bedside manner and strong attention to detail. Well-versed in aseptic techniques, operating room procedures and pain management techniques.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
Treasure Coast Center For Surgery
04.2012 - Current
Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
Developed and adjusted work schedules for all clinical staff.
Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Preop/Registered Nurse, PACU
Martin Health Systems
05.2003 - 04.2012
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
12.1999
Skills
Clinical Quality Improvement
Resource Coordination
Clinical Supervision
Patient Care Assessment
Timeline
Clinical Director
Treasure Coast Center For Surgery
04.2012 - Current
Preop/Registered Nurse, PACU
Martin Health Systems
05.2003 - 04.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Similar Profiles
Melissa LeeMelissa Lee
Administrative Security Captain/Human Resources Recruiter at Treasure Coast Forensic Treatment CenterAdministrative Security Captain/Human Resources Recruiter at Treasure Coast Forensic Treatment Center
Director Surgical Services Interim & Administrator at HCA Frisbee Hospital & Gulf Coast Surgery CenterDirector Surgical Services Interim & Administrator at HCA Frisbee Hospital & Gulf Coast Surgery Center