Patricia Evans
Registered nurse
Waverly,IA
Summary
Well-educated Operating Room Nurse with a calm demeanor and a career spent aiding patients in surgical environments. Promoting attention to detail and offering a high level of energy. Hardworking nurse with experience caring for patients and supporting physicians during procedures. Patient-focused with background coordinating safe, effective care. Lifelong learner, constantly looking for new areas of healthcare to gain experience and knowledge. Expert at maintaining poise while handling stressful situations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Unity Point Allen Hospital
2013.02 - Current
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Assisted anesthesia with induction of anesthesia helping to maintain patient airway and hemodynamic stability.
- Became proficient in multiple surgical procedures including; general, orthopedic, urology, neurosurgery and cardiac.
- Supported team during open heart surgical procedures providing assistance with perfusionist, anesthesia, and needs of the surgical field.
Registered Nurse
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
2003.09 - 2013.02
- Cared for aging people in a homelike environment, creating personal connections and ensuring they were clean and comfortable
- Worked with skilled, dementia and end of life individuals
- Began career in this job as a nurse aide, moving forward into an LPN and then RN role
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety
Registered Nurse
Cedar Valley Hospice
2010.07 - 2012.12
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, comforted patients and worked to treat and manage symptoms.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA07.2009
Skills
- Surgical Counts
- Perioperative Nursing
- Asepsis Standards
- Emergency response
- Pre-Surgery Assessments
- Surgical Equipment
- Patient Safety
- Family Support and Assistance
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Test Interpretations
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Unity Point Allen Hospital
2013.02 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cedar Valley Hospice
2010.07 - 2012.12
Registered Nurse
Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
2003.09 - 2013.02
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
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