Sharna Dobbins
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Nurse offering 10 years of experience as an OR RN. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Highly educated in asepsis standards and procedures.
Excels at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
05.2024 - Current
- Streamlined operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Demonstrated adaptability to various types of surgeries, swiftly learning new techniques when required.
- Supported ongoing education efforts within the surgical department, participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues for continuous improvement.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
Charge RN, Neurospine Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
Los Angeles, CA
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Participated in Type policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Los Angeles, CA
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Operating Room Charge Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley, CA
05.2014 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA12.2013
Skills
- On the Neuro/Spine Team but am floated to other services as needed
- Neuro, Spine, General, Ortho, Vascular, Podiatry, ENT, Plastics, Urology, GYN, Robotics (Xi and Si), Transplants (Kidney/ Liver), Procurements
- Pediatrics to Geriatrics
Accomplishments
- Member of the Nursing Council Committee
- Magnet Team
- Skin Champion
Certification
- CNOR
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
United Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2022 - 05.2024
Charge RN, Neurospine Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
07.2020 - 07.2022
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
10.2019 - 06.2020
Operating Room Charge Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center
05.2014 - 09.2019
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Victor Valley College