Natalie Gardner
St Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with solid background in circulating within operating room environment. Ensured seamless surgical procedures by maintaining sterile fields and assisting surgical teams with critical supplies. Demonstrated excellent communication and problem-solving skills, contributing to effective team collaboration and patient safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Credentialed Trainer
BJC Learning Institute
05.2025 - Current
- Mastered education material and delivered training sessions for Baxter Pump Integration throughout the network
- Promoted a positive learning environment by addressing individual learner needs and fostering open communication among participants.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop accurate, up-to-date training content for nursing and anesthesia staff across various departments.
- Provided At the Elbow support to anesthesia and nursing staff during Go Live events
Perioperative Staff Nurse Educator
BJC Healthcare - Christian Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented educational programs for nursing staff to enhance clinical competencies.
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
- Facilitated on-boarding and provided ongoing mentorship and support for newly hired staff during their orientation process.
- Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
- Assessed competency levels among nursing staff, identifying areas of improvement for targeted interventions.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted in positioning patients for surgery, promoting safety and accessibility for surgical teams.
- Collaborated with anesthesiology and surgical staff to streamline communication during procedures, improving workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Trained new circulating nurses on protocols and best practices, supporting team development and consistency in care delivery.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Worked as an agency nurse in the operating room quickly learning and adjusting to the facilities culture and polices and procedures
- Assisted in nearby pain management clinic with turnovers and preparing procedure rooms
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Specialty Surgery Center of St. Louis
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Trained new circulating nurses on protocols and best practices, supporting team development and consistency in care delivery.
- Improved surgical team efficiency by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members during operations.
- 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.
- Adhered to strict protocols for medication administration during surgery, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Traveled to hospitals in the system to fill in staffing holes for nurses in the operating room.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St Louis, MO05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA12-2001
Skills
- Sterile technique expertise
- Documentation accuracy
- Adapting to change
- Preoperative preparation
- Patient safety
Certification
- Registered Nurse-MO State Board of Nursing- 2010 - Present
- Periop 101 completion- 2016
- Basic Life Support Certification- 2027
Accomplishments
2024/2025 Rookie of the Year Nursing Award in Nursing Education
Quote
The price one pays for pursuing any profession or calling is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.
James Baldwin
Timeline
Credentialed Trainer
BJC Learning Institute
05.2025 - Current
Perioperative Staff Nurse Educator
BJC Healthcare - Christian Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Specialty Surgery Center of St. Louis
09.2023 - 03.2024
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 09.2024
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Xavier University of Louisiana