Sheila Rhodes
York Springs,PA
Summary
With a proven track record at Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital, I excel in clinical informatics and analytical problem-solving, guiding teams through complex OR issues. My leadership in staff development and healthcare coordination has significantly enhanced operational efficiency. Approachable and adept in specialized clinical knowledge, I seamlessly integrate hard and soft skills to advance patient care and team proficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Clinical Lead for Urology, General and Trauma
Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital
Camp Hill, PA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance to junior staff on professional development issues.
- Delivered training sessions on clinical procedures and techniques to nursing teams.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Managed resources efficiently by monitoring supplies levels, equipment maintenance.
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records, noting assessment results, interventions and medications.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
RN Circulator and Scrub
Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital
Camp Hill, PA
03.1992 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures.
- Reviewed patients' medical histories prior to surgical procedure.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Performed sterile techniques in preparation for surgery.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's health information, treatments and medications administered.
- Administered medications, treatments and injections according to established protocols.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained clear communication between operating room staff members.
- Responded quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly functioning and sterilized.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07-2021
Skills
- Clinical Informatics Expertise resource for specimens and information in urology, general, and trauma
- In Analytical Problem Solving, I help staff troubleshoot when there are issues in the OR
- Staff development, employee training, in many areas
- Specialized Clinical Knowledge
- Healthcare coordination skills help several rooms with many different needs for the daily OR schedule
- I fill in as charge and ortho coordinator when needed I work alongside the staff to help further their experience and help to train new staff according to our policies and procedures
- I am easy to approach, and I can help with questions or problems that arise with equipment, staff, or doctors
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with teammates to achieve first place in research projects on three occasions
- Presented a research project poster at the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) National Conference
Certification
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
Timeline
OR Clinical Lead for Urology, General and Trauma
Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital
03.2024 - Current
RN Circulator and Scrub
Penn State Holy Spirit Hospital
03.1992 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
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