Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in patient assessment and education. Proven ability to deliver exceptional care in the operating room while effectively managing time and communicating with team. Skilled in electronic medical records and dedicated to fostering compassionate relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery
Ponte Vedra Beach
10.2014 - Current
Conduct pre-anesthetic assessments. Reviewed all medical histories and medications on patients. Obtained all medical clearances and pre-operative testing.
Instruct and educate patients about pre-operative and post-operative instructions.
Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during and after surgical procedures.
Start intravenous fluids, and administer medications.
Circulate in the operating room, and provide excellent care in accordance with the standards of practice.
Spend shared time in both the clinic and the operating room.
Well versed with mutliple electronic medical records systems.
Order all implants and special orders for my patients.
Send out biopsies to laboratories and receive all pathology reports.
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
Surgical Assistant/Registered Nurse
Dr. Daniel M. Calloway
Ponte Vedra Beach
02.2004 - 08.2014
Provided assistance to the surgeon during operations with suturing, retracting, passing instruments, and other necessities.
I accompanied the surgeon to outpatient facilities as a first assist.
Set up instrumentation on the sterile field, and disinfected instruments after procedures were completed.
Organized instrument trays for specific types of surgeries.
Assisted with suture removal, wound checks, pre-operative, and post-operative visits.
Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before each procedure.
Performed all non-invasive laser treatments to patients. Laser hair removal, tattoo removal, Thermage, and pulse dye laser.
Education
Registered Nursing
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL
12-2012
Surgical Technologist
Concorde Career College
Miami, FL
01-1996
Skills
Patient assessment
Patient education
Electronic medical records
Effective communication
Operating room skills
Time management
Critical thinking
Certification
ACLS Certified
PALS Certified
BLS Certified
Accomplishments
Hospital De La Familia; Medical Mission trip to Guatemala 2018
Volunteer in the community; Feeding the homeless; Restoring community buildings such as Jacksonville Humane Society; Lifeguard House Jacksonville Beach; Catty Shack; Safe Harbor Boys Home
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