Odeth Gumbs
Ball Ground,GA
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 28 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton , GA
04.2012 - 08.2021
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by planning and providing all Bessarabia supplies and equipment
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Used Cerner software to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Increased patient satisfaction but 10%
- increased staff Time Out compliance by 20%
Registered Nurse PACU
Kennestone Hospital
Marietta , GA
07.2006 - 04.2012
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Help department to be compliant in the JCAHO surveys
- Administered medications to [Number] patients and monitored response to medications
Clinical Coordinator PACU
University Hospital .
Tamarac, Florida
02.1992 - 07.2006
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for PACU staff.
- Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of 8-10 nurses and support staff.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified [Department Name] personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
- Managed emergency patients and handled patient treatment concerns.7
- Provided care and progress reports to patients.6
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
St Helen’s Hospital School of Nursing
Merseyside, United KingdomSkills
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Positioning
- IV Administration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Asepsis Standards
- HIPAA Compliance
- Gynecological Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Accurate Documentation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- General Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Cherokee
04.2012 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse PACU
Kennestone Hospital
07.2006 - 04.2012
Clinical Coordinator PACU
University Hospital .
02.1992 - 07.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
St Helen’s Hospital School of Nursing
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