Patience Graham
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
OR
Alamance Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered exceptional patient care as an OR circulator and a scrub nurse.
- I am experienced in various medical specialties such as General, Vascular, GYN, Plastics, Orthopedics, and Robotics.
- Acted as relief charge frequently.
- Performed first assist duties as a RNFA.
- Worked in a Robotic Center of Excellence
OR
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2023
- In this role, I am allowed to circulate cases within different services, as well as scrub.
- At this facility, the focus is primarily on orthopedics, neuro/spine, and general, with the ability to see vascular, GYN, ENT, and plastics.
- Provided support in managing stock and preparing future cases throughout the week, beyond responsibilities within the OR suite.
OR
Travel RN
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated ability to adapt seamlessly to various environments, acquiring a thorough understanding of procedures within those systems.
- Delivered exceptional patient care as an OR circulator and a scrub nurse.
- I am experienced in various medical specialties such as General, Vascular, GYN, Plastics, Orthopedics, and Robotics.
- Worked at a Robotic Center of Excellence
OR/CVOR
Atrium Health Cabarrus
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Gained extensive experience in scrubbing diverse surgical cases including General, GYN, vascular, cardiothoracic, and plastics
- Experience in service lines such as vascular, cardiothoracic, general, gyn, plastics, neuro/spine and orthopedics
Endoscopy
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Weekend charge nurse
- Coordinate multiple disciplines within the OR/Endoscopy department prior to the procedure.
- Preop and postop patients before and after a procedure.
- Maintained endoscopy equipment, including cleaning, sterilizing and troubleshooting.
Emergency Department
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
Emergency Department
Carolinas Medical Center Northeast
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Level 3 trauma center
- Stroke and heart attack center
Labor and Delivery
Carolinas Medical Center
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Assessed fetal distress during labor and delivery and provided appropriate interventions.
- Level 1 trauma center with a level 1 NICU
- Participated in c-sections as a circulator and a scrub nurse.
ICU
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
03.2012 - 08.2014
- 14-bed ICU
- Monitored and cared for therapeutic hypothermia and balloon pump patients
- Managed ventilator patients, as well as multiple diagnoses
- Continuous cardiac monitoring and ability to interpret strips
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN-BSN
Post University
Waterbury, CT12.2023
Associate of Science - ADN
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Concord, NC12.2011
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Multitasking
- Computer Skills
- Excellent Communication
- CNOR certified
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinking
Licensure
Registered Nurse, NC, 250773, 05/2025
Certification
- BLS Exp. 04/2025
- ACLS Exp. 03/2026
- CNOR Exp. 12/2028
- RNFA
Timeline
OR
Alamance Regional Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
OR
Travel RN
04.2022 - 05.2023
OR
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2023
OR/CVOR
Atrium Health Cabarrus
08.2020 - 10.2021
Endoscopy
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
06.2019 - 10.2021
Emergency Department
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2019
Emergency Department
Carolinas Medical Center Northeast
01.2017 - 08.2017
Labor and Delivery
Carolinas Medical Center
08.2014 - 01.2017
ICU
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
03.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - RN-BSN
Post University
Associate of Science - ADN
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
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