Margo Kilgore
Mendota Heights
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled healthcare professional with extensive experience in perioperative and neonatal critical care settings. Specializing in total joint orthopedic procedures, particularly total hip and knee replacements. Recognized for effective collaboration with surgical teams during procedures and adaptability in high-pressure, fast-paced situations. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of standard medical diagnoses and OR and ICU equipment. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and dependability, successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive demeanor. Seeking to leverage diverse clinical background and expertise in a new role that allows for professional growth and continued contributions to high-quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Rush University Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
- Specialize in total joint orthopedic procedures, ensuring sterile technique and adherence to surgical protocols
- Proficient in scrubbing, assisting surgeons with instrumentation, and maintaining a sterile field
- Experienced with a variety of orthopedic systems such as: Depuy, DJO, Smith & Nephew, Stryker and Zimmer
- Circulate and scrub in a variety of orthopedic cases, including complex surgical cases such as multi-stage revisions, antibiotic spacer placements/removal, and other advanced orthopedic procedures
- Experienced in circulating a broad variety of surgical specialties beyond joint replacement such as orthopedic/neuro spine, sports medicine, ENT, plastics, and minor general surgery cases
- Highly team-oriented, fostering strong collaboration with all participants of surgery including surgeons, fellows, PA's, residents, other nurses, surgical assistants, surgical technicians, and anesthesia providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Train and mentor new staff and nursing students in OR protocols and best practices
- Maintained an organized and efficient work environment within the operating room by effectively managing supplies, equipment inventory, and sterilization processes
- Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process
- Ensure efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with all staff - preoperative, perioperative and postoperative
Registered Nurse - Level III NICU
Rush University Medical Center
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Experienced with managing ICU equipment/devices such as: PICC's, arterial lines, UVC's, UAC's, HFJV, HFOV, iNO, CPAP, HFNC and Chest tubes
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Participated in inter-professional rounding to create a patient care plan that meets patient goals and promotes safety
- Experienced in safely administering medications/blood products through a variety of routes
- Assisted with on-unit procedures as well as cared for surgical patients preoperative and postoperative
- Attended deliveries to assist in neonatal resuscitation to stabilize, admit, and subsequently manage infant in the NICU
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs
- Educated patients' families about patients' status while modeling safe infant care throughout the hospital stay
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills
Registered Nurse - Level IV NICU
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Monitored and cared for all phases of critical care acuity in a Level IV NICU excluding ECMO
Emergency Department Nurse Intern
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted in triaging patients by conducting assessments on incoming patients to accurately identify potential injuries or illnesses requiring immediate attention
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests such as EKGs, ultrasounds, CT scans, or X-rays to determine appropriate treatment plans for patients
- Enhanced overall patient experience through effective communication and compassionate care during emergency situations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2017
Skills
- EPIC Health Record Management
- Expertise in Sterile and Aseptic Technique
- Instrument Handling Skills
- IV Insertion and administration
- Strategic Networking Skills
- Operating Room Readiness
- Employee and Student Training
- Cross-Functional Cooperation
- Excellent in Patient Communication and Education
- Willingness to Pursue Certifications and Continuing Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Minnesota & Illinois State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Professional Involvement And Recognitions
- Awarded Nurse of the Month in 06/2024 in an operating room of approximately 200 RN's
- EPIC documentation committee member in the NICU
- Ophthalmology committee member in the NICU
- Preceptor for students and new employees in both NICU/OR
- Mentorship program member in the NICU
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Rush University Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Level III NICU
Rush University Medical Center
06.2019 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse - Level IV NICU
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital
04.2018 - 05.2019
Emergency Department Nurse Intern
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Iowa
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