Rhonda Hardage
Alexander,Arkansas
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
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Centerview Urology Surgical Center
Little Rock
08.2020 - 08.2021
- OR Circulator for a group of 10+ Urologists performing various surgical procedures including but not limited to penile implants, circumcision, hydrocelectomy, bladder/urethral sling, green light laser, ureteral stents, cystoscopy, ureterlapaxy, and vasectomy.
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed the duties of precepting new employees and worked closely with the ENT and Urology services.
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SSM St. Clare
St. Louis
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted the anesthesia staff, prepped the surgical site, and monitored the surgery
- Performed the majority of services provided by the OR except open heart.
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Naples Community Hospital
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Circulated numerous vascular and total joint cases along with basic general cases scheduled
- Worked on-call rotation as well.
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital Level 1 Trauma/Burn Center
12.2016 - 08.2018
- After Travel tenure was complete, stayed on as a permanent employee for a year
- Worked on-call rotation and precepted new-hires.
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Christian Northeast Hospital
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Performed general, urology, and gynecology cases.
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UAMS, Little Rock Level 1 Trauma Center
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Worked in 13-week increments
- At end of each increment the OR management requested I extend another increment until I reached my Travel Nurse contract limit.
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Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
04.2015 - 07.2015
- Duties included circulating nurse in the OR and OB for surgical cases and C-sections
- When needed, performed as a Recovery Room Nurse.
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CHI St. Vincent
Little Rock
08.2010 - 12.2014
- Triage and Staff RN for approximately 2 years then transferred to the OR for remainder of tenure as a RN Circulator
- As Circulator, I was responsible for the patient's safety and was their advocate during the surgery
- I assisted anesthesia with intubation, prepped the surgical site, and monitored the sterile field during the case.
Pre-admission Testing Nurse
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
Jonesboro
11.2008 - 08.2010
- Obtained lab specimens per venipuncture, performed EKG's, and patient pre-surgical education.
Staff Nurse
St. Bernards Medical Center
Jonesboro
05.2006 - 11.2008
- Providing emergent care for newborns to elderly to include but not limited to trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, childbirth, and clinic type issues
- Cared for 4-5 patients at a time, administered IV therapy, medication administration, wound care, and moderate sedation monitoring
- Certified in CPR and Emergency care.
Head Nurse
Baptist Health Systems
Osceola
05.2004 - 05.2006
- In charge of daily staff management, surgical procedures, sterile processing, and surgical equipment.
Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell, and General Medical Staff Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
St. Louis
09.2001 - 05.2004
Emergency Department RN, Home Health Case Manager RN, Utilization Review RN
Baptist Health Systems
Blytheville/Osceola
06.1991 - 09.2001
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR 08.1986 - 05.1991
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Discharging
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient Monitoring
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Team Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Pain Management
- Family Education
- ICD-9 Forms
- Patient Care Planning
- Emergency Procedures
- HIPAA Education
- or and ER Experience
- Setting Up Referrals
- Microsoft Office
- Intravenous Therapy
- Care Plan Development
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Follow-Up Calls
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Education
- Physical Assessment
- Performing EKGs
- Intakes and Discharges
- Wound Care
- Medical Records Management
- Managing Deadlines
- Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
- Medical Supply Management
- Urology
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
20+ Years Experience as a Registered Nurse
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceQuote
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle"
Plato
Interests
Outdoor Sports
College Football/Basketball
Software
Microsoft Outlook
Word
Zoom
Powerpoint
Timeline
OR Circulator
Centerview Urology Surgical Center
08.2020 - 08.2021
OR Circulator
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center
04.2019 - 07.2020
OR Circulator
SSM St. Clare
12.2018 - 03.2019
OR Circulator
Naples Community Hospital
08.2018 - 11.2018
OR Circulator
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Level 1 Trauma/Burn Center
12.2016 - 08.2018
OR Circulator
Christian Northeast Hospital
08.2016 - 11.2016
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UAMS, Little Rock Level 1 Trauma Center
08.2015 - 07.2016
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Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
04.2015 - 07.2015
RN Circulator
CHI St. Vincent
08.2010 - 12.2014
Pre-admission Testing Nurse
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
11.2008 - 08.2010
Staff Nurse
St. Bernards Medical Center
05.2006 - 11.2008
Head Nurse
Baptist Health Systems
05.2004 - 05.2006
Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell, and General Medical Staff Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
09.2001 - 05.2004
Emergency Department RN, Home Health Case Manager RN, Utilization Review RN
Baptist Health Systems
06.1991 - 09.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas Northeastern College
08.1986 - 05.1991
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