Shelly Harding

-Supervised and directed patient care in an operating room, while ensuring that proper techniques are used according to accepted standards

-Directed other staff when necessary, report any unusual occurrences to the surgeon in charge, document patient records regularly, and maintain count of sponges, needles, and other instruments used in the operating room.

-Communicated with families regarding surgical updates of their loved ones.

-Picked cases and set up the operating rooms for the following day.

-Checked in patients and guided them through the office answering any questions or concerns.

-Established and maintained positive caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary, and support staff, other departments, patients and families.

-Worked productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.

-Provided detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care both in the office setting and via phone/email

-Supervised and directed patient care in an operating room, while ensuring that proper techniques are used according to accepted standards

-Directed other staff when necessary, report any unusual occurrences to the surgeon in charge, document patient records regularly, and maintain count of sponges, needles, and other instruments used in the operating room.

-Communicated with families regarding surgical updates of their loved ones.

-Picked cases and set up the operating rooms for the following day.

-Served as Charge Nurse during the Night Shift

-Schedule procedures

-Supervised and directed patient care in an operating room, while ensuring that proper techniques are used according to accepted standards

-Directed other staff when necessary, report any unusual occurrences to the surgeon in charge, document patient records regularly, and maintain count of sponges, needles, and other instruments used in the operating room.

-Communicated with families regarding surgical updates of their loved ones.

-Picked cases and set up the operating rooms for the following day.

-Supervised and directed patient care in an operating room, while ensuring that proper techniques are used according to accepted standards

-Directed other staff when necessary, report any unusual occurrences to the surgeon in charge, document patient records regularly, and maintain count of sponges, needles, and other instruments used in the operating room.

-Communicated with families regarding surgical updates of their loved ones.

-Served as a scrub nurse when necessary by preparing the sterile field for the procedure and assisting the surgeon during the case

-Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

-Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

-Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

-Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.