Richelle Watts RN
Kailua Kona,HI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse licensed in Hawaii and Washington state with 20 years experience in the operating room in multiple specialties including GYN infertility surgeries. Compassionate and empathetic nurse with strong clinical and surgical skills. Great in a team environment and also autonomous. Proactive nurse who can make valuable observations and contributions to healthcare staffing teams and needs. Skilled in monitoring emotional and physical wellness of patients to ensure comfort. Highly organized and adept at time management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Coordinator/ Circulator/Scrub
Ali'i Ambulatory Surgery Center
Kailua-Kona, HI
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with department heads to identify staffing needs and develop job descriptions tailored to specific roles.
- Train new RN's in Circulating role and new scrub technician in the OR.
- Manage staffing requirements and scheduling weekly.
- Supported employee relations, cultivating retention with welcoming and inclusive work culture.
- Coordinated technical training and continuing education classes for staff members to maintain skills and patient safety.
- Medical Laser Safety Officer.
- Primary Assistant to Surgeons during surgical procesures in multiple specialties.
- Created and maintained surgeon preference cards.
- Maintain quarterly chart audits.
OR Registered Nurse
Confluence Health
Wenatchee, Washington
02.2006 - 08.2021
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult and pediatric patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Collaborated with all members of patient's healthcare team to ensure proper and appropriate level of care.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all instruments necessary for procedures.
- Primary assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in multiple specialties.
- Tissue Coordinator, order/monitor all allograft tendons and bone grafts in accordence with the law.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WASkills
- Circulating/ Scrubbing in multiple specialties
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of autonomy
- Strong verbal communication with all team members
- Experience in surgical Admissions
- Handling of stress in emergency situations
- Emotional support for patients
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
- Ability to multitask
Certifications
- Registered Nurse in Washington State, License number (RN00161457) Current
- Registered Nurse in Hawaii, License number (RN-102462) current
- ACLS, PALS and BLS Current
- Medical Laser Safety Officer Certification 1/2024-1/2029
- FEMA-Emergency Management certifications
References
Available upon request
Timeline
OR Coordinator/ Circulator/Scrub
Ali'i Ambulatory Surgery Center
09.2021 - Current
OR Registered Nurse
Confluence Health
02.2006 - 08.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Wenatchee Valley College