Renee M. Cooper
Custer,SD
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in Level 1 trauma centers and smaller healthcare facilities, recognized for delivering exceptional patient care with precision and efficiency. Expertise includes Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery, and Comprehensive Nursing, supported by a background in management and customer service. Holds an unencumbered South Dakota license, demonstrating a commitment to professional standards and continuous learning. A motivated leader with excellent communication skills, adept at prioritizing tasks to optimize patient outcomes in fast-paced environments such as the ER and beyond.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Prevention
Fall River Health Services
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Developed infection prevention protocols to enhance patient safety and minimize healthcare-associated infections.
- Conducted regular surveillance of infection trends, providing actionable insights for clinical staff.
- Delivered training sessions on infection prevention techniques, fostering a culture of safety among healthcare personnel.
OR Nurse
St. Vincent's Regional Hospital
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure sterile environments and adherence to protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant medical information, promoting effective communication among healthcare providers.
ER Nurse
Fall River Health Services
10.2018 - 01.2024
- Administered emergency care to patients with critical conditions, ensuring immediate attention and intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in high-pressure situations.
- Conducted thorough assessments to prioritize treatments based on urgency and severity of conditions.
Infection Control Nurse/Quality Control Specialist
Custer Regional Senior Care
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Developed and implemented infection prevention protocols to minimize healthcare-associated infections.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards across all departments.
- Conducted comprehensive surveillance of infection trends and outbreaks within clinical settings.
Traveling Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
06.2015 - 02.2021
- Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple states.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between different facilities during patients'' travel nursing assignments including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and outpatient clinics.
- Demonstrated adaptability in various clinical settings, adjusting quickly to new environments while maintaining consistent high-level performance.
Cardiovascular OR Nurse
St. Vincent Regional Hospital
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardio version.
- Provided comprehensive postoperative care, monitoring patients for any signs of complications or adverse reactions.
Quality Specialist
Custer Regional Senior Care
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
- Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
- Collaborate with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatments.
Clinical Coordinator/ RN Circulator
Billings Clinic
09.2009 - 02.2014
- Direct, supervision and evaluation of work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, and other personnel.
- Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
- Schedule surgeries, staff rooms, establishing Patient work flows
OR Nurse
Billings Clinic
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted in positioning patients for optimal surgical access and safety.
- Maximized OR efficiency by implementing innovative strategies for time management and resource allocation.
- Assisted surgeons during operations, ensuring smooth transitions between steps and minimizing errors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest College
Powell, Wyoming06.2009
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Effective problem-solving implementation
- Professional demeanor under pressure
- Skilled in providing and receiving instructions
- Strong self-discipline
- Experience with Epic and Cerner systems
- Working with diverse populations
- Ethical practice
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Wound care
- Patient advocacy
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Stop the Bleed (Instructor)
Timeline
OR Nurse
Billings Clinic
11.2025 - Current
Infection Prevention
Fall River Health Services
10.2024 - 11.2025
OR Nurse
St. Vincent's Regional Hospital
02.2021 - 10.2024
ER Nurse
Fall River Health Services
10.2018 - 01.2024
Infection Control Nurse/Quality Control Specialist
Custer Regional Senior Care
06.2018 - 10.2018
Cardiovascular OR Nurse
St. Vincent Regional Hospital
06.2015 - 04.2018
Traveling Registered Nurse
AYA Healthcare
06.2015 - 02.2021
Quality Specialist
Custer Regional Senior Care
02.2014 - 06.2015
Clinical Coordinator/ RN Circulator
Billings Clinic
09.2009 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest College