Mitzi Boughner

Streamlined the pre-operative process through effective communication with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and patients.

• Monitored blood pressure and heart rate of patients with cardiac issues and high cholesterol to detect irregular heartbeats and hypertension.
• Mentored new hires and nursing students, sharing best practices for achieving excellence in pre-operative care.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal patient care plans, resulting in improved outcomes.
• Maintained comprehensive documentation of all surgical processes, enhancing communication among medical professionals involved in each case.
• Demonstrated adaptability to various types of surgeries, swiftly learning new techniques when required.

• Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
• Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.

• Assisted in the preparation of the operating room for the surgical room by ensuring that all supplies and equipment were sterile and readily available
• Provided patient care before, during, and after surgery, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, positioning patients on the operating table and managing infection control protocols.
• PACU/POHA/OR

• Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions while maintaining composure when under pressure

Provided leadership to the nursing team in managing patient care

• Updated physicians regarding changes in patient status or treatment protocols

• Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication between departments
• Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed other medical treatments as needed
• Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner
• Administered proper medications and treatments as prescribed

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.