Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
SIGMA THETA TAU SYMPOSIUM
Boys to Men Program
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Randy Tenbrink

Topeka,KS

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with exceptional clinical, didactic, and leadership skills. Comfortable in fast-paced settings and adept in crisis management. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and exercising the sound judgment required to improve the quality of patient care. Skilled in technical procedures with a strong emphasis on patient/family education. Over 20years of experience in hospital setting: Nursing, Supply department, Instrument processing, Management of surgery department, IV infusion, sterile supply, recovery department and pain clinic.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Clinic

St Francis Hospital
03.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and compliance with protocols.
  • Assisted in triaging patients, prioritizing care based on urgency and medical needs.
  • Educated patients on treatment options and preventative health measures to promote wellness.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, reducing wait times for patients through efficient scheduling practices.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on clinical procedures and best practices.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of their concerns.

Surgical Services Manager

Stormont Vail Hospital, Flint Hills Campus
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Implemented safety measures to reduce infection risks in surgical settings
  • Trained new nursing staff on best practices for pre-op and recovery procedures
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Geary County Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Administered pre-operative assessments to evaluate patient readiness for surgery.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transitions through surgery and recovery phases.
  • Monitored vital signs and managed post-operative care protocols for optimal patient recovery.
  • Educated patients and families on post-surgical care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient safety measures during procedures.

Clinic Nurse

St Francis Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2022

Worked in one clinic under a family doctor and then under infectious disease.

  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
  • Documented patient interactions and care activities accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
  • Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient progress and respond promptly to any changes or abnormalities.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Overland Park Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care during operative procedures.
  • Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of sterile environments in operating rooms.
  • Monitored patient vitals and responded swiftly to changes during surgeries.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery protocols.
  • Developed and implemented best practices for surgical instrument handling and organization.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes in the surgical department.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Tallgrass Surgical Center
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Assisted surgical teams with instrument preparation and handling during procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize surgical outcomes and enhance workflows.
  • Implemented infection control measures, reducing risk of postoperative complications.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient care standards within the operating room setting.
  • Ensured timely patient flow through efficient management of OR schedules and staff assignments.

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Atchison Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2016

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Geary County Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2016

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Hays Medical Center
08.2015 - 10.2015

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Providence Medical Center
07.2014 - 06.2015

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Kansas University Medical Center Indian Creek Campus
09.2013 - 07.2014

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Smith County Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2013

Registered Nurse

Stormont Vail Single Day Surgery: Pre-op, Surgery and Recovery
01.2011 - 05.2013
  • Responsible for assisting the patients before, during and after operations and providing necessary care for them.
  • Assisting surgeons and doctors in operations.
  • Responsible for providing necessary appliances to the doctors.
  • Provided clean environment in the operation theater.
  • Responsible for monitoring patients, checking dosages on medications and patients' assessments.
  • Maintained a good relationship with the patients and their families
  • Analyzed and interpreted patients' data and solved their practical problems.
  • Instructed patients and their families on different issues regarding health care, disease prevention and other information requested.
  • Maintained a good relationship with the patients and their families.
  • Maintained a good and healthy work environment.

Surgical Instrument Technician

Saint Francis Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Organizes supplies and equipment in the operating room
  • Sets up the operating surgeon's sterile table anticipating what might be needed during the procedure
  • Helps the team don their surgical gowns and gloves
  • Counts surgical instruments before and after the surgery Assists with cleaning the operating room after an operation
  • Hold retractors or anatomical parts for surgeon
  • Cleans the surgical instruments after the operation May assist with the transfer of the patient to the recovery room
  • Prepares the sterile dressings for patients
  • Hands the desired instruments to the surgeon during the operation

Home Depot, Inventory Management
05.2004 - 11.2004

Operating Room Assistant
01.2003 - 01.2004

Family Video, Assistant Manager
01.2003 - 01.2004

Kitchen Manager, Manager

Applebee's
01.2001 - 01.2003

Computer Programmer

Integrated Information Solutions, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Created custom built web pages for customers as well as computer support regarding networking and trouble shooting.

Web Developer and Network Specialist

Insystek Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Helped with the building of programs to help clients manages their business by keeping track of names, addresses, goods and services rendered. Web pages were custom built, and approved by clients, changed according to their wants and needs. Built and rebuilt computers, networks and databases.

Manager, Shift Leader, Server

Willie C's Cafe and Bar
01.1994 - 01.1999

Sterile Processing
01.1991 - 01.1995
  • Works independently to clean, decontaminate, and assemble all reusable instrumentation and patient care equipment.
  • Prepares equipment for sterilization and operates cleaning and sterilizing equipment according to established departmental procedures.
  • Performs periodic physical inventories as directed and maintains a clean and safe workplace.
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Daily stock check of inventory in assigned areas
  • Monitors sterilized instruments and pulls supplies for the Operating Room case cart system.
  • Assists in maintaining accurate inventories of supplies, replenishes and maintains stock levels for the Surgical Case Cart Room.
  • Ordering of inventory
  • Pack up and pack down to keep shelves full and isles neat

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Baker University School of Nursing
01.2010

Surgical Technology

Kaw Area Tech
01.2006

Computer Programming

Bryan Career College
01.1999

Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Studies

Washburn University
01.1996

General Studies

Highland Community College
01.1994

General Studies

Kansas State University
01.1991

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Precepting
  • Complex Problem-solving

Affiliations

  • Academic Resource Committee- January 2009-December 2010
  • Served as an active member of ARC through nursing school. Acted as a liaison for students and faculty to share their questions regarding campus technology issues, wants and needs.

Certification

BLS Kansas State Licensed RN#114887 Expires November 2027

SIGMA THETA TAU SYMPOSIUM

2010-Presented our group evidence-based research project, Man up, Be a Nurse! At the Nursing Research Symposium held at Washburn University

Boys to Men Program

Volunteered Saturday mornings for four hours each to help educate fathers and sons on issues dealing with adolescence that are difficult to discuss. Helped open communication line so that fathers and sons would be communicating on the same subject at the same time and not be afraid to ask difficult questions.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Clinic

St Francis Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Surgical Services Manager

Stormont Vail Hospital, Flint Hills Campus
07.2022 - 03.2024

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Geary County Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022

Clinic Nurse

St Francis Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Overland Park Regional Medical Center
05.2017 - 05.2019

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Tallgrass Surgical Center
10.2016 - 03.2017

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Atchison Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2016

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Geary County Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2016

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Hays Medical Center
08.2015 - 10.2015

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Providence Medical Center
07.2014 - 06.2015

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Kansas University Medical Center Indian Creek Campus
09.2013 - 07.2014

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Smith County Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2013

Registered Nurse

Stormont Vail Single Day Surgery: Pre-op, Surgery and Recovery
01.2011 - 05.2013

Surgical Instrument Technician

Saint Francis Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2011

Home Depot, Inventory Management
05.2004 - 11.2004

Operating Room Assistant
01.2003 - 01.2004

Family Video, Assistant Manager
01.2003 - 01.2004

Kitchen Manager, Manager

Applebee's
01.2001 - 01.2003

Computer Programmer

Integrated Information Solutions, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2002

Web Developer and Network Specialist

Insystek Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2001

Manager, Shift Leader, Server

Willie C's Cafe and Bar
01.1994 - 01.1999

Sterile Processing
01.1991 - 01.1995

Surgical Technology

Kaw Area Tech

Computer Programming

Bryan Career College

Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Studies

Washburn University

General Studies

Highland Community College

General Studies

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Baker University School of Nursing
Randy Tenbrink