Sara Christen Combs
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
I am an operating room nurse, with 16 years of experience. I am a hard worker, efficient and have a great outlook on my room assignment as well as the surgery schedule as a whole. I am proficient with charting and prioritizing tasks to be completed first to promote a smooth day for my co-workers, anesthesia, surgeon, and patients each day. I am highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am most proficient in orthopedic surgery. I am comfortable circulating almost any procedure as well as scrubbing basic cases in all other specialties.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
IU Health- Beltway Surgery Center
Carmel, Indiana
10.2023 - Current
- Same responsibilities as previous operating room positions.
- I have learned to pass on total knee replacements and anterior hip replacements.
- Familiar with patient positioning on Hanna table.
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Community Surgery Center North
Indianapolis, IN
10.2017 - Current
- Same responsibilities as my position at Community Surgery Center Hamilton
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Community Surgery Center Hamilton
Noblesville, IN
05.2008 - 09.2017
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Demonstrated competency in administering conscious sedation medications per protocol standards.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with family members or other health team members.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Consulted medical sources to gain knowledge of emerging and updated procedures and select equipment for procedures or treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12.2008
Skills
- Efficient
- Hard working regardless of assignment
- Familiar with patient positioning for multiple types of procedures
- Critical thinker and detail-oriented
- Organized
- Collaborate with co-workers, management, surgeons, and anesthesia to promote optimal patient outcomes
References
- Brandie Harper- Operating Room Nurse manager at Community North Surgery Center. 317-460-5760
- Teresa Nosek- Orthopedic coordinator at Community North Surgery Center. 317-413-4020
- Lenae Goeke- Registered Nurse at Community North Surgery Center. 225-916-8411
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
IU Health- Beltway Surgery Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Community Surgery Center North
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Community Surgery Center Hamilton
05.2008 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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