PATRICIA HOLSCHEN
Summary
Driven, compassionate, dependable nursing professional looking to demonstrate my nursing expertise to facilitate team work and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Circulator/Scrub Nurse
Advanced Surgical Care
Creve Coeur, MO
10.2017 - Current
- VERIFY SURGICAL CONSENT WITH PATIENT AND SURGEON
- HELP POSITION PATIENTS TO ASSURE PATIENT COMFORT AND SAFETY
- HELP ANESTHESIA WHEN NEEDED
- ANTICIPATE NEEDS FOR THE SURGERY WITH THE SURGICAL TECHNICTION AND SURGEON
- MAINTAIN PATIENT INTEGRITY
- ADVOCATE SAFETY FOR THE PATIENT
- HELP WITH SAFETY OF TRANSPORT OF THE PATIENT FROM OR TO PACU
- GIVE DETAILED REPORT TO PACU NURSE
- MAINTAIN A STERILE FIELD
- PROVIDE INSTRUMENTS TO SURGEONS DURING SURGERY
- SCRUB KNOWLEDGE OF ORTHO, HAND AND ENT SURGERIES
- ANTICIPATE THE NEEDS OF THE SURGEON
- FACLITATE SAFE AND EFFECITIVE CONDUCT IN THE OR
- MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS OF THE OR
- PREOP AND POST OP EXPIERENCE
- FOLLOW FACILITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES
- KNOWLEGDE OF PROPER USE OF INSTRUMENTS, SUPPLIES, AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURES
- PROVIDES APPROPRIATE COUNTS WITH CIRCULATOR PRIOR TO INCISION
- USES UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
OR Nurse
OLIVE SURGERY CENTER
, MO
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Interview patients prior to surgical procedure
- Overview patients medical history
- Prep patient on the correct surgical site as stated on surgical consent
- Perform a Time Out prior to procedure starting with an engaged room staff Circulate in the OR
- Surgeries that I am proficient at are: Orthopedic, Podiatry, General, Eyes, GI
- Assist and circulate in the GI/Procedure room
- Clean GI scopes according to the manufacturers guidelines
- Obtain and label lab specimens
- Pre-op patients before surgery
- Proficient in starting IV
- Verify surgical consents with patient
- Recover patients after procedures in the PACU area
- Review discharge instructions with patients and family before discharge
- Responsible for implementing the centers policy and procedures
- Performed Narcotic counts
Staff RN
ST. LOUIS WOMEN'S SURGERY CENTER
ST LOUIS, MO
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked in the PACU area
- Reviewed post op instructions with the patients and family before discharge
- Occasionally had to insert Foley catheters and irrigate Foley catheter
- Circulate and assist in the GI room Clean scopes according the the manufactures guidelines
- Perform pre op and post op calls
- Perform narcotic counts
- Occasionally circulated in the OR room for gynecological procedures and urological procedures
Staff Nurse
SURGICAL CENTER OF ST
LOUIS, BRIDGETON, MO
09.2004 - 04.2014
- Worked in the Pre op and PACU areas Performed Pre and Post op calls
- Began working the OR as a circulator Proficient in Orthopedic, podiatry, general, eye surgeries and GI
- Assist and circulate in the GI and Procedure room
- Clean GI scopes according to the manufacturers guidelines
- Follow policy and procedures according to our facility guidelines
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
PACU Staff Nurse
HealthSouth
St Louis, MO
08.2001 - 09.2004
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 1~2 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Staff Floor Nurse
Christian Hospital NE
St. Louis , MO
12.1996 - 08.1998
- STAFF FLOOR NURSE ON RENAL/TELEMETRY
- ASSESS PATIENTS EVERY SHIFT
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and dialysis catheters
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
St Louis, MO
08.1998 - 08.2001
- Oversaw administration of hemodialysis
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications to 36 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care
Education
ROSARY HIGH SCHOOL
Associates - Science
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF FLORISSANT VALLEY
Bachelor of Science - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI OF ST.LOUIS
Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Surgical Assistance
- Procedure Assistance
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
Certification
ACLS expires 2024
BLS expires 2023
PALS expires 2024
Additional Information
- CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES , State of Missouri Nursing License
Timeline
Operating Room Circulator/Scrub Nurse
Advanced Surgical Care
10.2017 - Current
OR Nurse
OLIVE SURGERY CENTER
06.2015 - 09.2017
Staff RN
ST. LOUIS WOMEN'S SURGERY CENTER
04.2014 - 06.2015
Staff Nurse
SURGICAL CENTER OF ST
09.2004 - 04.2014
PACU Staff Nurse
HealthSouth
08.2001 - 09.2004
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius
08.1998 - 08.2001
Staff Floor Nurse
Christian Hospital NE
12.1996 - 08.1998
ROSARY HIGH SCHOOL
Associates - Science
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF FLORISSANT VALLEY
Bachelor of Science - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI OF ST.LOUIS