Olha Sposib
Romeoville
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room support for diverse surgical procedures including eye, general, orthopedic, podiatry, spine, gynecology, and urology. Maintains sterile environments, enhances surgical team efficiency, ensures patient safety, and coordinates perioperative care. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in dynamic surgical settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Harvey
02.2026 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in surgical settings during complex procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to enhance workflow and communication during procedures.
- Assisted during eye, general, orthopedic, podiatry, spine, gynecology, and urology surgeries.
- Supported physicians in intraoperative procedures through precise specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to established safety protocols.
- Prepared operating rooms by verifying equipment and ensuring compliance with asepsis standards.
- Educated patients and families about pre-operative and post-operative care instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
Surgical Assistant
Chicago Hair Institute
Oakbrook Terrace
03.2023 - 01.2026
- Elevated patient outcomes by utilizing hair transplantation expertise in partnership with two surgeons to execute facial plastic procedures including forehead reduction and upper blepharoplasty, generating notable enhancements in patient appearance.
- Executed sterile scrub-in and scrub-out techniques, maintaining aseptic conditions and ensuring surgical readiness for optimal patient safety.
- Anticipated surgical needs & ensured a sterile environment by proficiently passing instruments & managing surgical equipment during procedures, enhancing overall operational efficiency
- Prepared patients for surgery by verifying medical information, ensuring comfort, and positioning appropriately.
- Monitored patients during procedures, providing support and assisting with postoperative care and discharge education to enhance recovery experience.
- Cleaned, sterilized, and organized surgical instruments and equipment, adhering to infection prevention and safety protocols to ensure a safe surgical environment.
Surgical Assistant
Chicago Hair Transplant
Chicago
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Collaborate closely with the physician during hair transplant and aesthetic procedures, maintaining sterile technique and assisting throughout all surgical phases.
- Assist with graft extraction, preparation, and implantation.
- Assisted physician by passing surgical instruments during incisions, ensuring smooth progression of procedures.
- Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments, organize supplies, and uphold infection control protocols in compliance with clinical standards.
- Established calming preoperative environment through verification of medical information and effective communication, enhancing patient comfort before surgery.
- Provide postoperative education and discharge instructions to support patient understanding and recovery.
- Supported physician in performing adjunct cosmetic procedures, including Botox and Juvederm, enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Education
Nursing - Bachelor's degree
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL12-2025
Medicine - Associate's degree
Frankivsk National Medical University
Ivano09-2020
High school diploma -
High School, Gymnasium of Tlumach
06-2017
Skills
- OR preparation
- Patient assessment
- Surgical records
- Equipment management
- Patient charting
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Nursing skills
- Effective communication
- Patient communication
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CNA
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Languages
- Ukrainian
- Russian
- Polish
- English, Expert
- Ukrainian, Fluent
- Russian, Fluent
- Polish, Intermediate
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
02.2026 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Chicago Hair Institute
03.2023 - 01.2026
Surgical Assistant
Chicago Hair Transplant
02.2020 - 03.2023
Nursing - Bachelor's degree
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Medicine - Associate's degree
Frankivsk National Medical University
High school diploma -
High School, Gymnasium of Tlumach