Mark Herman
Clever,MO
Summary
Goal oriented, honest, and loyal Registered Nurse with background in surgery and long term care of patients. Knowledgeable in assessments, computerized charting, medication administration and other key nursing skills. Ready to prove my work ethic as a positive, efficient, and effective part of your organization while providing quality patient care. Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 29 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Baptist Hardin
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Improved surgical team efficiency by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members during operations.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Increased patient satisfaction with preoperative care by thoroughly explaining procedures and addressing any questions or concerns.
- Minimized post-operative complications through diligent assessment of patients'' vital signs and overall condition during recovery.
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal patient care plans, resulting in improved outcomes.
- Contributed to reduced surgical errors by consistently verifying patient information, site markings, and procedure details prior to surgery.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of all surgical processes, enhancing communication among medical professionals involved in each case.
- Supported ongoing education efforts within the surgical department, participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues for continuous improvement.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the operating room by fostering strong teamwork among all staff members involved in each case.
- Optimized resource utilization by accurately tracking inventory levels of critical supplies and equipment needed for surgeries.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
St.Louis Christian
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Increased patient satisfaction with preoperative care by thoroughly explaining procedures and addressing any questions or concerns.
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Contributed to reduced surgical errors by consistently verifying patient information, site markings, and procedure details prior to surgery.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of all surgical processes, enhancing communication among medical professionals involved in each case.
- Promoted a positive work environment within the operating room by fostering strong teamwork among all staff members involved in each case.
- Adhered to strict protocols for medication administration during surgery, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Mizzou
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Demonstrated adaptability to various types of surgeries, swiftly learning new techniques when required.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Kansas University Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Improved surgical team efficiency by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members during operations.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Minimized post-operative complications through diligent assessment of patients'' vital signs and overall condition during recovery.
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of all surgical processes, enhancing communication among medical professionals involved in each case.
- Adhered to strict protocols for medication administration during surgery, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
- Assisted in the continuous improvement of overall patient care by actively participating in operating room meetings and providing constructive feedback.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Cox South Hospital
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care .
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal patient care plans, resulting in improved outcomes.
- Supported ongoing education efforts within the surgical department, participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues for continuous improvement.
- Contributed to reduced surgical errors by consistently verifying patient information, site markings, and procedure details prior to surgery.
- Upheld strict standards for patient privacy, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Circulating Nurse , Scrub Technician
Mercy Orthopedics
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Promoted a positive work environment through strong teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
- Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders, using Epic Charting.
- Managed patient flow within the surgery Dept
- scrubbed and Circulated in variety of specialties in The Operating Room .
- Acted as a patient advocate by ensuring their rights were respected and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Supported successful surgical procedures by coordinating communication between surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other team members.
RNFA
Citizens Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 09.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- assisted surgeons in a variety of specialties , including Plastics , General and Orthopedics
- Used techniques learned in training to close wounds ,inject local anesthetics , position patients, and provide exposure during surgical procedures.
Director of Nursing
Magnolia Square
- 10.2016
- Worked with other Nurse Managers to Coordinate care for skilled and long term residents
- Patient assessments and medication administration
- Daily staff assignments for CNAs and Nurses
- In charge of hiring and discipline of nursing
- Coordinate with hospice, and families the care of terminal residents.
RN Circulating Nurse , RNFA
Mercy Orthopedics
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Preop patient interview and assessments and positioning
- Organized workflow of operating room through delegation of tasks, and prioritizing
- Surgical prepping
- Insertion of Foley Catheter
- Care of pediatric, adult, and geriatric surgical patient
- Application of surgical dressing and postoperative braces.
RN circulating nurse and RN First Assistant
Mercy Hospital
05.2005 - 09.2013
- Electronic Patient Charting
- Patient assessments
- Insertion Foley Catheters
- Surgical Preps
- Used multitasking and delegation to orchestrate workflow of the operating
- Open sterile supplies to surgical field
- Preceptor to Nurses new to the surgical unit
- Wound closure using variety of suturing techniques.
Surgical Technologist
Mercy Hospital
05.1995 - 05.2005
- Using aseptic technique to set up and maintain sterile instruments for variety of surgical procedures
- First Scrub and assist surgeons
- Opening sterile supplies and instruments
- Assist circulating nurse with duties as delegated to me
- Followed direction of surgeon in regards to sterile supplies and implants
- Worked independently and as reference in up to 6 surgical specialties
- Provided preceptorship to new Surgical Technicians.
Education
Registered Nurse First Assistant -
St Louis community college
10.2007
Associates in Nursing -
SBU school of Nursing
Springfield, Mo05.2005
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Ozark Technical Community College
Springfield Mo05.1995
Skills
- Multitasking and organizational skills
- Care of the Surgical Patient
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Charting
- Glucose monitoring
- Head to Toe assessments
- Intraoperative patient preps, counts, and positioning
- Assisting with surgical procedures
- Setting up and maintains sterile instrumentation, using aseptic technique
- Foley Catheters
- Sterile Technique Expertise
- Surgical equipment knowledge
- Documentation accuracy
- Adapting to Change
- Preoperative preparation
- Infection prevention
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Basic Life Support
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Patient Communication
- Relationship Building
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Positioning
- Instrument passing
- Chart updating
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Preoperative Checklists
- EMR Software
- Case Review
- Post-Surgical Suturing
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Direct Patient Care
- Vitals monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Wound Care
- Accurate Documentation
- Training staff
- Student Precepting
- Sanitation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Surgical Assistance
- Procedure Room Preparation
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Baptist Hardin
03.2024 - 06.2024
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
St.Louis Christian
12.2023 - 03.2024
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Mizzou
09.2023 - 12.2023
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Kansas University Medical Center
04.2023 - 07.2023
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Cox South Hospital
07.2022 - 03.2023
Circulating Nurse , Scrub Technician
Mercy Orthopedics
09.2021 - 01.2022
RNFA
Citizens Memorial Hospital
10.2016 - 09.2021
RN Circulating Nurse , RNFA
Mercy Orthopedics
09.2013 - 08.2015
RN circulating nurse and RN First Assistant
Mercy Hospital
05.2005 - 09.2013
Surgical Technologist
Mercy Hospital
05.1995 - 05.2005
Director of Nursing
Magnolia Square
- 10.2016
Registered Nurse First Assistant -
St Louis community college
Associates in Nursing -
SBU school of Nursing
Certificate - Surgical Technology
Ozark Technical Community College
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