Sharyn Grant
River Vale,NJ
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient outcomes in the operating room, my tenure at Englewood Hospital honed my expertise in sterile technique and critical thinking. Through collaborative teamwork, I work to significantly reduce infection risks and streamline surgical processes, embodying compassionate care while mentoring new nurses and improving procedural efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Englewood Hospital
Englewood, NJ
04.2007 - Current
- Increased positive outcomes for patients undergoing surgery by promptly identifying potential complications and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Streamlined the perioperative process for patients by establishing clear lines of communication between interdisciplinary teams.
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.
- Reduced surgical complications through thorough patient assessment and timely communication with the surgical team.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues in navigating complex case scenarios, offering expertise on various surgical interventions and troubleshooting challenges encountered during procedures.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
Passaic, NJ
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Bergen Regional Medical Center
Paramus, NJ
05.2004 - 01.2006
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cayman Islands Health Service Authority
Faith Hospital, Stake Bay, Cayman Brac
05.1997 - 05.2004
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University Hospital Of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica
04.1993 - 04.1997
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN07-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN07-2008
Post-Graduate Certificate - Operating Theatre Techniques
University Hospital of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica11.1994
Diploma - Nursing
University Hospital of The West Indies School of N
Kingston, Jamaica05-1991
Skills
- Preoperative preparation
- Critical thinking
- Sterile technique expertise
- Quality improvement
- Compassionate care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Documentation
- Procedure room preparation
- Instrument passing
- Basic life support
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CNOR (CCI) since 10/2005
- CPR/AED Certification
Award for Excellence in Clinical Nursing, University Hospital of the West Indies, 1996
This award is given out on a yearly basis by the Nursing Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Englewood Hospital
04.2007 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
01.2006 - 04.2007
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Bergen Regional Medical Center
05.2004 - 01.2006
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cayman Islands Health Service Authority
05.1997 - 05.2004
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University Hospital Of The West Indies
04.1993 - 04.1997
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
Post-Graduate Certificate - Operating Theatre Techniques
University Hospital of The West Indies
Diploma - Nursing
University Hospital of The West Indies School of N