Shelley Henderson

• Operating Room RN at the VA for over 12.5 years, performing as the Ophthalmology Service Leader for the past 10 years. Works with all surgical services, as well as endoscopy and pulmonary during EGD, ERCP, EBUS, and ION Navigational bronchoscopies.
• Ensures optimal patient outcomes by collaborating closely with the surgical teams during procedures, as well as all aspects of the peri-operative phase.
• Enhances patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
• Developed the Nursing Competency for the operating room ophthalmology service.
• Revised the SOP for Vigamox as a quality improvement initiative to prevent adverse events in the OR.
• Promotes a culture of safety and continuous improvements by mentoring OR nurses in proper techniques, sharing best practice standards, and providing guidance on operational procedures and optimum patient care strategies.
• Develops strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Coordinates operating room schedules to maximize resource utilization and minimize patient wait times.
• Improves surgery efficiency with precise preparation and organization of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Participates in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and improvement of quality patient care.
• Maintains quality standards by developing and updating MD specific preference cards and scrub notes.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

• Facilitated team collaboration to implement comprehensive patient care plans while rotating through the positions of preoperative, scrub, and recovery nursing roles.
• Started IVs and evaluated history, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Administered conscious sedation during procedures while monitoring the patient and assisting physician with scopes, biopsies, and specimens for EGDs and colonoscopies. Documented treatments, delivered medications, and IVs administered
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols.
• Educated patients and family/caregivers on discharge instructions and follow-up care.

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