Rhonda Brown
Wirtz,VA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Driven Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience caring for patients within the surgical setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TNAA
Greensboro, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital
Roanoke, VA
08.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes within the OR setting.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
Greensboro, NC
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes within the OR setting.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Wesley Long Community Hospital
Greensboro, NC
07.2008 - 07.2013
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes within the OR setting.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Horticultural Science
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12-1997
Skills
- Critical Care
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emergency Response
- Data Collection
- Chart Updating
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Infectious Disease Control
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical Assessment
- Patient Management
- Licensed RN
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TNAA
09.2023 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
FlexCare Medical Staffing
03.2023 - 09.2023
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital
08.2013 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Wesley Long Community Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Randolph Community College
Bachelor of Science - Horticultural Science
North Carolina State University
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