Licensed Practical Nurse with a focus as a Surgical Technologist with experience assisting with medical procedures. Intense regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and dependability. Knowledge of sterility, infection control process, sterilization techniques, surgical instruments and operating room equipment. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments.
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Melissa Smith
Roxboro,NC
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Granville Health System
Surgical Technologist
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon's needs and providing timely assistance.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Contributed to team-based problem-solving to resolve issues that arose during surgery and improve patient outcomes.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
Granville Health System
Medical-Surgical LPN
04.2020 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Documented patient intake information, including numerous assessments, medical histories, current symptoms and vitals signs.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Utilized computerized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Granville Health System
Licensed Practical Nurse
12.2017 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Documented patient admission information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals signs.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
Chase City Health And Rehab
Licensed Practical Nurse
09.2015 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
Education
ACLSOxford, NC
10.2022
University Overview
American Heart
from Basic Life Support
07.2022
University Overview
Southside Virginia Community CollegeChase City, VA
Licensed Practical Nurse
12.2011
University Overview
Southside Virginia Community CollegeChase City, VA
Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Preoperative preparation
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Patient confidentiality
- Workplace Safety
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient preparation
- Infection control protocols
- Specimen Collection
- Instrument Sterilization
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Surgical Procedure Familiarity
- Problem-Solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Reliability
- Patient Positioning
- Professionalism
- Equipment Operation
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Granville Health System
04.2023 - Current
Medical-Surgical LPN
Granville Health System
04.2020 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Granville Health System
12.2017 - 04.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chase City Health And Rehab
09.2015 - 11.2017
ACLS
American Heart
from Basic Life Support
Southside Virginia Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southside Virginia Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant
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