SHARON CLIFTON
High Springs,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse Circulator with in-depth experience assisting surgeons, monitoring patients during surgery, and ensuring sterile procedures are adhered to. Showcases strong skills in patient care, medical teamwork, and operating room technicalities. Proven track record of maintaining safety standards and providing critical care during operations. Possess strong leadership skills that inspire confidence in staff and provide high-quality patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN Circulator
North Florida Surgical Pavilion
Gainesville, FL
01.2011 - Current
- Work alongside surgical teams to ensure that patients are receiving the best possible care;
- Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological support to patients, friends and family;
- Assist with staffing assigned area and performing daily operational processing including OR Charge RN;
- Providing nursing care to patients undergoing various procedures and operations;
- Providing orientation and training to new staff members.
- Cross-trained in PreOp and Phase I & Phase II Recovery
- Coordinated surgical procedures by collaborating with the surgical team to ensure seamless operations.
- Surgical medical necessity review
- Pre-authorization &
documentation assessment - Pre-op screening & patient optimization
- Chart review & clinical decision-making
- Coordination with surgeons/ anesthesia
- Evidence-based assessment
- Strong written documentation
RN Circulator
North Florida Regional Medical Center Woman’s Center OR
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Same tasks as above
Graduate Nurse / RN
Milla Pediatrics
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Administered vaccinations;
- Obtained vital signs including weight and measurements of pediatric patients and charting;
- Worked the triage phone station
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida, FL 08.2020 - 12.2022
Associates degree - nursing
santa fe community college
Gainesville, FL 08.2000 - 01/2003
Skills
- Providing Patient Care and Safety
- Leadership Skills
- Medication Management
- Time Management and Productivity
- Charting documentation
- Evidence-based assessment
- Surgical procedure coordination
- Critical thinking
- Workflow management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
References
Available upon request
Training
- Preceptor Program, 01/01/08
- Charge Nursing Seminar, 01/01/10
Leadership Experience
I have taken on additional collateral duties at Surgical Pavilion including OR Charge, taking on the Infection Control task oversight for the Operating Room; cross-training in PreOp and all stages of Recovery to help cover patients when staffing is reduced.
Communication Skills
I am well regarded by my superiors as well as my peers who voted me Employee of the Year in 2013.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science -
Jacksonville University
08.2020 - 12.2022
RN Circulator
North Florida Surgical Pavilion
01.2011 - Current
RN Circulator
North Florida Regional Medical Center Woman’s Center OR
01.2006 - 01.2011
Graduate Nurse / RN
Milla Pediatrics
01.2003 - 01.2006
Associates degree - nursing
santa fe community college
08.2000 - 01/2003