Natalie Menard

· Interviewed surgical patients prior to surgery and ensured all surgical paperwork were correctly completed.

· Participated in interprofessional collaboration to ensure patient advocacy.

· Ensured and maintained the confidentiality of all patient and family communications and documentation.

· Set up sterile surgical field and scrubbed in on a variety of scheduled/emergent operations including Coronary Artery Bypass, Valve Repair/Replacement, Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Carotid Endarterectomy, and Lobectomy.

· Monitored all participants in the operation to ensure sterility was maintained throughout the entire duration of the surgical case.

· Managed/monitored both surgical and medical patients in critical condition. Recognized sudden or gradual changes in a patient’s condition to ensure medical care needs were received in a timely manner.

· Performed head-to-toe patient assessments, medication administration, and evaluated patient treatment and medication dosage.

· Communicated with patient, family, and other health-care professionals regarding patient care and treatment.