Nicholas Cook
Memphis,TN
Summary
Detailed operating room registered nurse with several-year background providing proper care to patients before, during,and after procedures. Motivated and calm professional devoted to thoroughly monitoring patients' physical and emotional wellbeing throughout the surgical experience. Deeply familiar with standard sterilization protocols, patient-need analysis, attentive to surgeon specific details, case specific details, and working cohesively with the surgical team to achieve the patients highest quality outcome.
Overview
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Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
10/06/22 - Current
- Conducted pre-surgery assessments on assigned patients prior to their admission into the OR.
- Ensured proper functioning of all medical equipment used in the OR.
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to operating room processes.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies required for daily surgeries.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations within the operating suite environment.
- Evaluated patient's physical condition before, during and after surgery.
- Provided direct nursing care to pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patients.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Acted as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient's family, providing updates and support during procedures.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff and students to foster a collaborative and educational working environment.
- Documented all operative procedures and patient interactions in electronic medical records with attention to detail.
- Assisted surgical team in donning sterile gowns, gloves, and masks to maintain a sterile environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Verified correct and accurate count of all countable items/instruments prior to incision, at the beginning of closure, and at the end of the procedure.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Community College
Memphis, TN05-2022
Skills
- IV Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Charting
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Positioning
- Surgical Assistance
- Family support and assistance
- Patient Safety
- Decision-Making
- Operating Room Safety
- Preoperative Care
- Circulating Nurse Skills
- Equipment Sterilization
- Instrument Sterilization
- Training staff
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Orthopedic Total Joint/Arthroscopic/Closed and Open Fracture Surgeries
- Neuro Spine/Cranial Surgeries
- General Surgeries
- Urology Surgeries
- Gynecology Surgeries
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of Tennessee License
- ACLS Certified
- AORN Certified
- NIH Stoke Scale Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
10/06/22 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Community College
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