Paige McKitrick
Rocky River,OH
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Operating Room Nurse with a strong foundation in pediatric perioperative care, specializing in both scrub and circulator roles. Began my career developing an expertise in a high-acuity trauma in pediatric surgical setting. Transitioned into travel nursing, and bring over 4 years of adaptable OR experience across diverse healthcare facilities, providing both pediatric and adult surgical care. Known for quickly integrating into new teams, mastering facility-specific workflows, and delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
- Fulfilled a long-term travel nurse assignment in a high-volume operating room, demonstrating commitment, reliability, and strong integration with the permanent team
- Provided consistent and expert perioperative care across a wide range of surgical specialties, including orthopedics, urology, and general surgery.
- Built strong rapport with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR staff, becoming a trusted and dependable team member despite being in a temporary role.
- Took on leadership responsibilities typically reserved for staff nurses, such as precepting new hires.
- Played a critical role in ensuring continuity of care and operational stability during periods of short staffing and high surgical volume.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Successfully integrated into new OR teams with minimal orientation, contributing immediately to safe, high-quality surgical care.
- Adapted quickly to diverse surgical teams and workflows across multiple hospitals and operating rooms, ensuring seamless patient care in high-pressure environments.
- Demonstrated rapid proficiency in locating and utilizing unfamiliar equipment and instruments.
- Maintained compliance with varying hospital protocols, safety standards, and electronic medical record systems across assignments.
- Leveraged strong observational and communication skills to understand and support the unique routines and expectations of each surgical team.
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Nationwide Childrens Hospital
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Completed comprehensive perioperative training as a new graduate nurse, gaining hands-on experience in both scrub and circulation roles across various surgical specialties
- Developed foundational skills in sterile technique, instrument handling, and case setup while training as a scrub nurse under supervision of experienced preceptors.
- Learned to circulate a wide range of procedures, managing patient safety, surgical documentation, and intraoperative communication with the surgical team.
- Gained proficiency in anticipating the needs of surgeons and adapting quickly in dynamic OR environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2018
Skills
- Electronic medical records
- Sterile technique
- Advanced surgical skills
- Direct patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Emergency care
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2023
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Nationwide Childrens Hospital
07.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
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