Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented, reliable and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
HCA Hospital
2022.07 - Current
Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
Improved surgical team efficiency by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members during operations.
Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for subsequent procedures.
Part of the heart team
Registered Nurse
Contract Nursing
2021.09 - 2022.05
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed care to patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Provided compassionate preoperative,perioperative, and post operative care by addressing patient concerns and thoroughly explaining each step of the surgical process.
Provided moderate sedation to patients undergoing dental surgery
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices to inform ongoing improvements in clinical management strategies.
Facilitate hiring of qualified personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
Identified areas for cost savings without compromising quality of care through regular financial analysis and budget reviews.
Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
2019.04 - 2020.08
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures on a neuro/spine floor
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.