Ryan Havelka BSN, RN
Seattle,WA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, specializing in operating room and medical-surgical care. Excelled in preoperative preparation and critical thinking, enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining perioperative processes. Demonstrated exceptional collaboration and sterile technique expertise, contributing to quality improvement initiatives and superior patient care. Offering expertise in General Surgery, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Neurology, and Urology service lines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
09.2016 - 08.2024
- Provided comprehensive education to patients regarding their upcoming surgeries to alleviate anxiety, address concerns, and ensure informed consent was obtained properly.
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Streamlined the perioperative process for patients by establishing clear lines of communication between interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective discharge plans for patients following surgery, ensuring continuity of care beyond the hospital setting.
- Contributed to a high-performing operating room team through consistent collaboration, effective problem-solving, and open communication with peers.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
04.2015 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Student Nurse Extern
Midcoast Medical Center
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-1999
Skills
- Preoperative preparation
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique expertise
- Quality improvement
- Infection control practices
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient positioning
- Patient charting
- Clinical assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
09.2016 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
04.2015 - 09.2016
Student Nurse Extern
Midcoast Medical Center
06.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
University of Washington
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