Sheryl McCurry

CoxHealth surgery Center

Springfield, MO

10.2017 - Current

Assigned staffing for the week.
Performed chart audits. Checked that special supplies were charged for properly.
Updated whiteboard and assigned lunch relief.
Initiated morning huddle.
Followed infection control guidelines while providing quality nursing care in accordance with professional standards.
Performed sterile techniques including scrubbing, gowning, gloving, draping and positioning of patients for surgical procedures.
Recorded accurate information regarding patient positioning, prep, medication administration, pre-and post-op diagnosis and other pertinent data into the electronic health record system.
Ensured all necessary equipment was available prior to beginning a procedure or operation.
Handled laboratory specimens and labeled containers for correct lab tests.
Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
Provided mentorship to new nursing staff and students to foster a collaborative and educational working environment.
Implemented infection control protocols to prevent post-operative infections.
Documented all operative procedures and patient interactions in electronic medical records with attention to detail.
Provided intraoperative care, including tissue retraction, suturing, and application of dressings.