Spring Crothers
Alden,MI
Summary
Detailed Operating Room Registered Nurse with 4 years background providing proper care to patients before and after procedures. Motivated and calm professional devoted to thoroughly monitoring patients' physical and emotional wellbeing throughout care continuum. Deeply familiar with standard sterilization protocols and patient-need analysis. I have 14 years experience in geriatric nursing including charge experience . I am a quick learner and always interested in helping the team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
St. Mary Hospital
Tucson, Arizona
2024.12 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons with instruments and other supplies during operations.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
Circulating RN
DCM Children Hospital
Detroit, Michigan
2024.08 - 2024.11
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with emergency situations as needed using proper safety measures and techniques.
- Observed, checked and monitored equipment used during surgery to confirm proper operation.
- Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures.
- Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
My Michigan hospital
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
2024.02 - 2024.06
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to intra-operative patients.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout procedure.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing surgery or invasive procedures.
- Verified correct identification of patient before beginning any procedure.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Battle Creek, MI
2023.11 - 2024.02
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patients.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Assisted surgeons with instruments and other supplies during operations.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of patient care activities.
- Conducted pre-surgery assessments on assigned patients prior to their admission into the OR.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
Operating Room RN
Lifepoint Health
Marquette, MI
2023.06 - 2023.10
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during .
- Collaborated with practitioners to develop and implement patient care plans and evaluate various factors.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
Circulating OR Nurse
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
Petoskey, MI
2022.06 - 2023.06
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility .
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure performed in the operating room.
- Assisted in maintaining OR efficiency through effective time management skills while providing quality patient care.
Circulating OR Nurse
Munson Medical Center
Traverse City, MI
2013.03 - 2014.03
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Assessed patients' health condition and nursing needs before, during, and after surgery.
- Collaborated with surgeons to ensure optimal patient care throughout the operative process.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, interventions, medications administered, treatments provided, and response to treatment plans.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI12.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Baker College
Cadillac, MISkills
- IV Administration
- Patient Charting
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Assessment
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Instrument Sterilization
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient and Family Education
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
St. Mary Hospital
2024.12 - Current
Circulating RN
DCM Children Hospital
2024.08 - 2024.11
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
My Michigan hospital
2024.02 - 2024.06
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
2023.11 - 2024.02
Operating Room RN
Lifepoint Health
2023.06 - 2023.10
Circulating OR Nurse
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
2022.06 - 2023.06
Circulating OR Nurse
Munson Medical Center
2013.03 - 2014.03
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern Michigan College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Baker College