Regina Wells
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic Operating Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Northside Hospital Atlanta, excelling in surgical assistance and patient safety. Proven track record in training staff and maintaining a sterile environment, significantly reducing infection risks. Adept at care coordination and emergency response, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
10.2019 - Current
- Led surgical teams in complex procedures, ensuring adherence to protocols and patient safety standards.
- Assists physicians during operation procedures within circulator and scrub roles.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Orienting and preceptorship of new and existing employees.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2019
- Assisted in Cardiothoracic surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Assisted with the preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures and effectively and efficiently assisted the surgeon during the procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices for operating room procedures and emergency response techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio, OHSkills
- Operating room safety
- Surgical Assistance (Circulating and Scrubbing)
- Training staff
- Care coordination
- Patient safety
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- CNOR
- BLS
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
10.2019 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
09.2007 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College