Nichole Baughman, BSN, RNFA, CNOR

• Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care during complex procedures.
• Assisted in the development of surgical protocols to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
• Mentored junior nurses on best practices for patient management and surgical assistance techniques.
• Evaluated patient progress post-surgery, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline communication and enhance patient support services.
• Advocated for patient needs within the operating room, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and policies.
• Worked as first assist during surgical procedures, as well as performing suturing, dressings and wound vac application.
• Contributed to successful surgeries by handling instruments, sutures, and drapes as needed throughout each procedure.
• Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on proper technique or protocol within the operating room setting.
• Collaborated with surgeons to develop tailored operative strategies for each patient, contributing to successful outcomes and high levels of patient satisfaction.
• Assisted surgeons in complex surgeries, ensuring seamless operations and reduced recovery times for patients.
• Intuitive Da Vinci Robotics specialist, over 8 years experience with DV 3, DV 4, DV 5 and single port robots and instrumentation.
• Multiple surgeon references regarding job performance and reliability with Robotic knowledge and trouble shooting.

• Achieve optimal outcomes for the patient by collaborating with the surgeon and members of healthcare team.
• Duties include use of medical devices and instruments, providing exposure to surgical site, suturing, handling and cutting of tissues.
• Thorough knowledge and expertise in Da Vinci Robotics, Stryker Mako Robotics, orthopedic surgery, neuro surgery, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, ENT, GYN and general surgery.
• Coordinate individual patient care directly with surgeon for optimal outcomes.

Coordinated care as a Charge Nurse, Circulating Nurse and a Scrub Nurse.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
• Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
• Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and neuro, orthopedic and general surgery workshops.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Assisted with minor pediatric surgical procedures collaborating with patients family.

• Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
• Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
• Assessed patient status during recovery from surgical procedures to communicate abnormalities to surgeon.
• Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
• Facilitated operations of 199-bed medical-surgical floor, managing resources and directing work of nursing staff and patient care technicians.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Administered medications to 6-8 patients and monitored response to medications.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.