Nikki Gillis
Registered Nurse
Crawfordville,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Driven Surgical Technologist offering 20+ years' experience in ambulatory and hospital settings. Well-versed in sports medicine, total joint replacement, general surgery and plastic surgery procedures. Proven leader and instrumental in developing Dental (Adult and Pediatric) programs and educating staff on new policies, procedures and equipment that is still used today. Eager to take next career step with this excellent opportunity for professional development and advancement at Tallahassee Memorial.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
08.2020 - Current
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Supervised and managed 3-11 staff
- Managed extended stay and call schedule for entire staff
Registered Nurse, ICU
Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
11.2008 - 05.2018
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Tallahassee Orthopedic Surgery Center
Tallahassee, FL
06.2008 - 10.2008
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Capital Regional Medical Center
Tallahassee, FL
04.2005 - 06.2008
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Surgical Technologist
Tallahasse Community Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
09.2000 - 04.2005
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Rush Memorial Hospital
Meridian, MS
04.2000 - 07.2000
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Tallahassee Community Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
05.1998 - 10.1999
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
12.1997 - 05.1998
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Education
Diploma of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Thomas Technical College
Thomasville, GA 08.1996 - 12.1997
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL 08.1998 - 06.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Thomasville, GA 08.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL 08.2013 - 04.2015
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
undefinedTimeline
Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Tallahassee
05.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of West Florida
08.2013 - 04.2015
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
11.2008 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Tallahassee Orthopedic Surgery Center
06.2008 - 10.2008
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Capital Regional Medical Center
04.2005 - 06.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Georgia Technical College
08.2003 - 01.2005
Surgical Technologist
Tallahasse Community Hospital
09.2000 - 04.2005
Certified Surgical Technologist
Rush Memorial Hospital
04.2000 - 07.2000
Associate of Arts -
Tallahassee Community College
08.1998 - 06.2003
Certified Surgical Technologist
Tallahassee Community Hospital
05.1998 - 10.1999
Certified Surgical Technologist
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
12.1997 - 05.1998
Diploma of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Thomas Technical College
08.1996 - 12.1997
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