Rachel Donckers
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 17 years in ophthalmic perioperative nursing, providing comprehensive patient care throughout surgical processes. Utilizes expertise in surgical protocols to enhance patient outcomes and support surgical teams. Track record of maintaining sterile environments and advocating for patient safety, ensuring successful surgical procedures. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Established reputation for professionalism and clinical competence, fostering strong working relationships with physicians and surgical staff.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Spokane Eye Surgery Center
10.2009 - Current
- Mentorship of junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices in eye surgery care, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Facilitated patient education on post-operative care and recovery protocols to promote understanding and adherence.
- Administered medications and monitored patient recovery in post-operative care.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes during procedures.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- Precepting of new nursing staff members training in pre and post operative and operating room protocols and equipment usage.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals during surgical procedures.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain a low infection risk environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Assisted in development and implementation of time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, anticipating needs of surgeons, ensuring availability.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Washington State University College of Nursing
Spokane, WASkills
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Precepting
- EMR Systems
- IV Initiation & Management
- Team Leadership
- Healthcare Documentation
- Infection Control Measures
- Sterile Technique
- Aseptic Practice
- Patient Care Management
- Clinical Communication
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Response
- Patient Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Preoperative Supervisor 2012-2014 including period of transition during search for and hiring of new Surgery Center Administrator.
- Team Lead for Pre-op and OR as needed.
- Trained as SIS Super User for Nursing, Anesthesia, Physician and Business desktops, continuing staff education for use and troubleshooting of encountered problems.
- Initiated and designed protocol for streamlined identification and proper care for patients with "betadine" allergies, decreasing delays in patient care and the surgical schedule.
- Collaborated in workflow improvements aimed at streamlining patient intake, enhancing surgical efficiency and reducing delays.
- Scrub Nurse- Second Scrub for Scleral Buckle surgeries.
- Active member of Quality Committee; 2015- current.
- Member of all committees formed for implementation of EHR in SESC.
- Management of paperwork and EHR template updates for optimization of charting.
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
- BLS for Healthcare Professionals- American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Spokane Eye Surgery Center
10.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Washington State University College of Nursing