NICOLE SCHUMAKER
Yulee
Summary
Detail-oriented medical professional specializing in high-stakes environments. Demonstrates strong capacity for critical thinking and quick adaptation to complex surgical procedures. Excels in patient care, surgical assistance, and maintaining sterile fields. Known for precision and methodical approach, crucial for Operating Room Registered Nurse role requiring advanced technical skills and thorough knowledge of operating room protocols.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Southeast Georgia Health System
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized advanced nursing skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans for surgical patients.
- Demonstrated expertise in preoperative assessment and preparation of the operating room environment.
- Monitored vital signs of patients before, during and after operations as well as administered pain management medications accordingly.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Baptist Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Instructed students on basic nursing techniques when working with them in the operating room setting.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and progress notes.
- Provided compassionate patient care in the operating room setting, ensuring safety and comfort at all times.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Medical Solutions & Aya
08.2016 - 02.2023
- Applied knowledge of infection control principles within the operating room setting to prevent cross contamination between patients or staff members.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving safety standards within the OR setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in preoperative assessment and preparation of the operating room environment.
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Methodist Medical Center
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining sterile environments throughout surgeries.
- Assisted in positioning patients and preparing surgical sites for interventions.
Registered Nurse
Pekin Manor Nursing Home
05.2012 - 02.2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Methodist College of Nursing
Peoria, IL12.2011
Skills
- Sterile technique expertise
- Critical thinking
- Professionalism and ethics
- Quality improvement
- Continuing education
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- BLS
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Southeast Georgia Health System
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Baptist Medical Center
02.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Medical Solutions & Aya
08.2016 - 02.2023
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Methodist Medical Center
02.2014 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Pekin Manor Nursing Home
05.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Methodist College of Nursing