Misty Westdorp
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Experienced perioperative nurse skilled in ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile environments and assisting in complex surgical procedures. Known for enhancing operational efficiency and patient care quality during surgeries. Eagerly await the opportunity to apply my expertise and meticulous attention to detail to further contribute as well as help lead and facilitate patient safety initiatives impacting clinical and operational processes throughout the BayCare organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE- PERIOPERATIVE
South Florida Baptist Hospital
03.2019 - Current
- Follows AORN standards for care of the perioperative patient
- Follows facility standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for perioperative nursing care according to policies and procedures
- Circulates in the operating room with general, gynecology, urology, neuro/spine, ENT, dental, orthopedic, podiatry, robotic, and reconstructive surgeries
- Assists in positioning patients for procedure(s) to be performed
- Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the sterile environment
- Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by controlling unnecessary opening of items to include equipment, dressings, and sutures etc
- That could be potentially wasted or unused
- Educates patients and family members on procedures and what to expect
- Utilizes ability to accurately perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet multiple demands
- Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record
- Uses effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills with physicians and staff
- Involved with policy and procedure committee, employee activity committee, and sterile supply room organization committee
- Maintains a constant vigilance on activities while observing breaks in aseptic technique or safety practices
- Preceptor for both new hires and preceptees to the operating room
- Fill in for the charge nurse and run the desk on several occasions
- Learned to do the charges POs too.
REGISTERED NURSE-CIRCULATING NURSE/PREOP/PACU
Advanced Surgery Center of Tampa
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Follows AORN standards for care of the perioperative patient
- Follows facility standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for perioperative nursing care according to policies and procedures
- Circulates in the operating room with Neuro, Orthopedic, Podiatry and Reconstructive Surgeons
- Assists in positioning patients for procedure(s) to be performed
- Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the sterile environment
- Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by controlling unnecessary opening of items to include equipment, dressings, and sutures etc
- That could be potentially wasted or unused
- Educates patients and family members on procedures and what to expect
- Utilizes ability to accurately perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet multiple demands
- Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record
- Uses effective communication and interpersonal relationship skills with physicians and staff
- Involved with policy and procedure committee, employee activity committee, and sterile supply room organization committee
- Maintains a constant vigilance on activities while observing breaks in aseptic technique or safety practices.
REGISTERED NURSE
Renew IV Wellness
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Always ensure patient safety and patient satisfaction
- Set example by upholding enforcing all policies and procedures
- Educate and supervise support staff on best practice and policies and procedures
- Anticipate physician's needs
- Perform follow up calls to patients from the previous day
- Perform assessments on patient prior to IV hydration: Review and/or confirm medical history, Full Vital signs, Chief Compliant, HPI, Medication profile, Allergies
- IV catheter insertion
- Implements the Plan of Care as Developed by the physician or extender
- Implements emergency procedures as indicated
- Complies with policy for receiving doctor's orders, including verbal orders.
REGISTERED NURSE-ED
LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Experienced in emergency room nursing
- Good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients and their family members
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Strong ability to provide emergency health care for patients in urgent situations
- Expert in organization and management
- In-depth knowledge of emergency room equipment and technologies
- Remarkable knowledge of computer such as MS-Office and Internet application
- Extremely energetic and self-motivated
- Ability to deal with patient inquiries and health related problems
- Outstanding capability to convey new information or knowledge
- Detailed knowledge of routine health care procedures
- Excellently able to handle critical situations with ability to think practically
- Ability to work with senior doctors and physicians
- Possess working knowledge of life support systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL01-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL04-2014
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
Plant City, FL06-1997
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
Certification
BLS Basic Life Support
CNOR Certified Nurse-Operating Room
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE- PERIOPERATIVE
South Florida Baptist Hospital
03.2019 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE-CIRCULATING NURSE/PREOP/PACU
Advanced Surgery Center of Tampa
08.2016 - 03.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
Renew IV Wellness
02.2016 - 03.2019
REGISTERED NURSE-ED
LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH
02.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
High School Diploma -
Plant City High School
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