Melanie Norburn
Grand Haven,MI
Summary
With over 24 years of experience in orthopedics, plastic surgery, general surgery, and specializing in vascular surgery, I have learned and developed independent leadership skills that have helped me become a reliable and supportive nurse. My career has taught me professional ethics I use outside of my profession, such as the importance of using effective communication skills as well as demonstrating self reliance when needed. Although my time has been spent majorly in the operating room, I am open to learn beyond what I have practiced and be flexible in any environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Circulator
Trinity Health
01.1998 - Current
- Mentored new staff members on safe practices within the operating room setting, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from preoperative to post-anesthesia recovery units by communicating effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Maintains physicians preference cards
- Instrumental in putting together and organizing room supply carts
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities to expand knowledge of current best practices in RN Circulator roles.
- Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
- Maintained aseptic environments through proper sterilization techniques and equipment handling.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI05.1997
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Sterile Technique
- Operating room setup
- Preoperative Preparation
- Anesthesia Assistance
- Patient Postioning
- Intraoperative Assistance
- Surgical Instrumentation Knowledge
- Emergency response
- Patient Care Advocate
- Excellent Observation Skills
- Comply with Hospital Policies and Guidelines
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification BLSC
Advanced Life Support Certification ACLS
Pediatric Life Support Certification PALC
Timeline
RN Circulator
Trinity Health
01.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lake Superior State University