Patrick Miller
New Tripoli,PA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Lehigh Valley Hospital, excelling in sterile technique and critical thinking. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes and fostering teamwork. Skilled in surgical assistance and patient advocacy, ensuring high-quality, efficient care. Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 23 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Able to work in the scrub or circulator roll in most all general cases including laparoscopic, open, or robotic surgeries.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Lehigh Valley Hospital
09.2011 - 07.2024
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Supported a culture of excellence within the operating room by actively participating in ongoing professional development, training sessions, and peer evaluations.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues in navigating complex case scenarios, offering expertise on various surgical interventions and troubleshooting challenges encountered during procedures.
- Increased positive outcomes for patients undergoing surgery by promptly identifying potential complications and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Maintained an organized and efficient work environment within the operating room by effectively managing supplies, equipment inventory.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment, before they were needed, or asked for.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Kept scheduled surgeries flowing by making sure patients were sent for in a timely manner so as to not waste surgical time.
- Made sure after action review was completed with surgeon participation.
- Reviewed actual procedure and any additional happenings with surgeon.
- Made sure surgeon verbalizes additional needs and requests for next case at end of current case in order to keep a smooth operational flow.
Registered Nurse Transitional Trauma Unit
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
05.2002 - 09.2011
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA05.2002
Skills
- Preoperative preparation
- Sterile Technique Expertise
- Quality Improvement
- Wound Management
- Advanced Surgical Knowledge
- Critical thinking abilities
- Preoperative Checklists
- Patient Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Positioning
- Surgical Assistance
- Patient Charting
- Relationship Building
- Instrument passing
- Patient Advocacy
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Lehigh Valley Hospital
09.2011 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse Transitional Trauma Unit
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
05.2002 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cedar Crest College
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