SAVANNAH L. SMITH
Fountain,FL
Summary
A highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Nurse Manager
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
Panama City, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper scheduling of surgeries.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates for open positions within the department.
- Implemented strategies aimed at reducing costs while maintaining quality of service delivery.
- Collaborated with hospital leadership to develop strategies that improve efficiency of operations in the OR setting.
- Created policies and procedures for the operating room nursing staff as needed.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols to ensure quality of care in the operating room.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in surgical technology or best practices.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Resolved complex clinical issues related to patient care in the operating room.
- Attended weekly meetings with physicians, administrators, and other stakeholders regarding operational matters pertaining to the OR department.
- Assessed staff performance, provided feedback, and created individualized development plans for nurses in the operating room.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
Panama City, F
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver a high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations
- Discussed surgical patients with the healthcare team to address and resolve concerns
- Built relationships with pre-and post-surgical patients with compassion and a positive attitude
- Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bay Medical Center/Sacred Heart
Panama City, FL
07.2016 - 01.2022
- Lead Orthopedic Tech - Specializing in orthopedic, trauma, & sports medicine cases (Ordering of materials, revised surgeon preference cards, & Item inventory with sales representatives.)
- Pulling case supplies for various surgical procedures
- Sterilization and preparation of surgical instrumentation
- Provides perioperative, intraoperative, and post-operative patient care
- Quickly and accurately sets up and completes surgical cases including General, Plastics, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Vascular, CV, Urology, Orthopedic, ENT, Robotic, etc
- Precept/Orientate New Colleagues
- Scrub Emergency and ON CALL cases
- Inventory of medical supplies.
Perioperative Supply Coordinator
UF Health/Shands
Jacksonville, FL
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Primary liaison between Clinician and sales representatives
- Point of contact for sales representatives
- Ordered supplies based on par levels and special supply needs communicated by surgeons
- Collaborated with purchasing department to ensure timely delivery
- Tracked consignment items and implantable tissues
- Established and maintained surgeon preference cards
- Inventory control.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Pulling case supplies for various surgical procedures
- Sterilization and preparation of surgical instrumentation
- Provides perioperative, intraoperative, and post-operative patient care
- Quickly and accurately sets up and completes surgical cases including General, Plastics, Neuro, Ophthalmology, Vascular, CV, Urology, Orthopedic, ENT, Robotic, etc
- Precept/Orientate New Colleagues
- Scrub Emergency and ON CALL cases
- Inventory of medical supplies
- Focus on orthopedic trauma and total joints including image guided ("Stealth") knees.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bay Medical Center/Sacred Heart
12.2011 - 08.2014
- Lead Orthopedic Tech - Specializing in orthopedic, trauma, & sports medicine cases (Ordering of materials, revised surgeon preference cards, & Item inventory with sales representatives.)
- Pulling case supplies for various surgical procedures
- Sterilization and preparation of surgical instrumentation
- Provides perioperative, intraoperative, and post-operative patient care
- Quickly and accurately sets up and completes surgical cases including General, Plastics, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Vascular, CV, Urology, Orthopedic, ENT, Robotic, etc
- Precept/Orientate New Colleagues
- Scrub Emergency and ON CALL cases
- Inventory of medical supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Gulf Coast State College
08.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing in Nursing -
Chipola College
12.2021
Surgical Technology -
Gulf Coast State College
12.2011
Associate of the Arts -
Gulf Coast Community College
06.2006
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- EMR Software
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Department management
- Relationship Building
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Process Improvement
- Family Support and Assistance
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- Registered Nurse
- BSN (Expected August 2024)
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse Manager
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay
01.2022 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bay Medical Center/Sacred Heart
07.2016 - 01.2022
Perioperative Supply Coordinator
UF Health/Shands
05.2015 - 04.2016
Certified Surgical Technologist
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
08.2014 - 05.2015
Certified Surgical Technologist
Bay Medical Center/Sacred Heart
12.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Gulf Coast State College
Associate Degree in Nursing in Nursing -
Chipola College
Surgical Technology -
Gulf Coast State College
Associate of the Arts -
Gulf Coast Community College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certified Surgical Technologist
- Registered Nurse
- BSN (Expected August 2024)
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