Melvin Thomas
Riverview,FL
Summary
Accomplished Operating Room Nurse with a proven track record at Tampa General Hospital, adept in sterile technique and critical thinking. Enhanced patient outcomes through advanced surgical assistance and efficient infection control measures. Excelled in teamwork, mentoring new nurses, and optimizing OR processes. Continuously pursued professional development to stay at the forefront of nursing care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating-room-nurse
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
09.2017 - Current
- Operating Room Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in surgical and post-op environments at tampa general hospital. Worked with various operating room team especially in trauma, neuro, ortho, cardiac, vascular and general surgeries.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted anesthesia providers during induction and emergence phases, promoting smooth transitions into and out of surgery for patients.
- Utilized advanced problem-solving skills to quickly address emergent situations in the operating room, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced surgery times through effective pre-operative preparations and timely communication with team members.
- Assisted in complex surgeries, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge of various surgical techniques.
- Optimized scheduling efficiency by coordinating operating room assignments based on surgical priorities and staff availability.
- Implemented strict infection control measures, maintaining a sterile environment for all surgical procedures.
- Streamlined communication between OR nurses and other hospital departments, enhancing coordination of patient care plans.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
10.2011 - 12.2015
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tejasvini Hospital, Mangalore,
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Ann's College of Nursing Mulki, Mangalore,
INDIA03-2010
Skills
- Instrument Knowledge
- Preoperative Checklists
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Sterile technique
- Surgical Assistance
- Preoperative assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical patient care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Operating-room-nurse
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
09.2017 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
10.2011 - 12.2015
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Tejasvini Hospital, Mangalore,
12.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Ann's College of Nursing Mulki, Mangalore,
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