Rachael Bonds
Cypress,TX
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 10 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Adept at infection control and patient advocacy, I leveraged these skills as both a surgical technologist and registered nurse to enhance patient safety and satisfaction. Participates in collaborative efforts with interdisciplinary teams and commitment to compassionate care significantly improved operational efficiency and patient outcomes, showcasing the ability to deliver results in high-pressure environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
05.2024 - Current
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
Registered Nurse, Stoke/IMU
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Houston Methodist
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Rounded hourly for optimal patient care outcomes using AIDET technique.
- Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Supported timely diagnostic and ongoing testing by collecting samples.
- Helped physicians complete bedside procedures to address patient concerns.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
St. Lukes Medical Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Surgical Technologist
Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
Surgical Technologist
River Oaks Surgery Center
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Supported smooth transitions between surgeries by promptly preparing the operating room for subsequent cases.
- Increased efficiency during surgeries by anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
- Maintained daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Optimized resource utilization, managing surgical inventory to prevent shortages and overstocking.
Surgical Technologist
Sweetwater Surgery Center at Avante Plastic Surger
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Selected and purchased equipment for surgical procedures.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Cleaned and maintained operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Optimized resource utilization, managing surgical inventory to prevent shortages and overstocking.
- Increased operational efficiency, sterilizing and organizing tools according to surgical team requirements.
Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2014 - 11.2015
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, providing critical support for successful patient outcomes.
- Supported surgical innovation by assisting in implementation of new surgical technology and methods.
- Assisted in the development of updated policies and procedures for the surgical department, resulting in improved safety measures and overall efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Sanford Brown College
Houston, TX06.2014
Skills
- Infection Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Positioning
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- EMR Software
- Critical Care
- Patient Safety
- Patient Communication
- Patient Charting
- Surgical Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- IV Insertion
- Advanced Life Support
- Evidence-based practices
- Airway Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- License: TX-1035412
- BLS, American Heart Association - October 2022-24
- ACLS, American Heart Association - August 2023-25
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Stoke/IMU
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
05.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Houston Methodist
07.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
St. Lukes Medical Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022
Surgical Technologist
Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery
01.2018 - 07.2021
Surgical Technologist
River Oaks Surgery Center
08.2016 - 01.2018
Surgical Technologist
Sweetwater Surgery Center at Avante Plastic Surger
11.2015 - 08.2016
Surgical Technologist
St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
Sanford Brown College
- License: TX-1035412
- BLS, American Heart Association - October 2022-24
- ACLS, American Heart Association - August 2023-25
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