Michelle Pirnie

Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards. Communicate with operating room staff, pre-op/post-op charge nurse, materials management, central sterile supervisor and director of nursing daily. Ensure that all medical supplies and instruments are available for procedures by communicating and coordinating with medical device representatives. Responsible for direct supervision of operating room nurses, surgical technicians, radiologic technologists and central sterile processing technicians. Made daily staff assignments and monthly staff schedule. Circulate surgical procedures as needed. Responsible for overall efficiency of operating rooms.

Responsible for managing nursing care of patient and coordinating needs of surgical team members for each procedure. Create and maintain safe and comfortable environment for patient. Maintain accurate patient records and confidentiality. Assess patient's condition before, during and after procedure to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Obtain vital signs and administer injections. Download blood glucose meters and insulin pumps. Perform bladder catheterizations and instillations. Prepare room, sterile instruments and equipment for procedures. Educate patient on medical procedures and testing. Answer patient calls and determine how to best assist them. Order laboratory and additional testing as requested by physician. Complete all documentation for referrals, medication refills and prior authorizations.

Responsible for managing nursing care of patient and coordinating needs of surgical team members for each procedure. Create and maintain safe and comfortable environment for patient. Assess patient's condition before, during and after procedure to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Maintain accurate patient records and confidentiality. Routinely, fulfill charge nurse role of coordinating operating rooms. As part of orientation team, train new RNs in department.

Provide direct patient care, with emphasis on meeting both physical and emotional needs of patient. Administer IV fluids, medications and observe for adverse reactions and side effects. Monitor, examine and report on lab data. Employ analytical and problem-solving skills in patient assessments. Maintain accurate records and confidentiality. Consult and coordinate with healthcare members to implement patient care plans to ensure optimum care.