Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Expert knowledge Vascular and Endovascular surgery, including equipment, supplies, and patient outcomes for these surgeries. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
WellStar Health System Inc
06.2018 - Current
Coordinate surgeries and procedures for all service lines
Collaborate with surgeons and other physicians to ensure positive outcomes for vascular and orthopedic surgeries.
Supervise nurses and surgical scrubs in all service lines
Maintain vascular and orthopedic supplies and inventory
Schedule surgical cases and coordinate schedules to maintain smooth operation of the main operating room
Ensure all equipment and supplies are available as needed for surgical cases.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Endovascular OR Registered Nurse/Charge
Northside Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2018
Circulating nurse in Hybrid Endovascular Operating Room
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
Provide assessment of pre-operative patients with chronic and acute health and report problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, sleep apnea, and diagnostic labs to surgeon
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care for Vascular surgical patients
During procedure, provide close monitoring of patient condition and insure inventory of all instruments, needles, and sponges used
Maintain sterility, safety, and dignity of patients during surgical
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
11.2009 - 11.2015
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
Provide assessment of pre-operative patients with chronic and acute health and report problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, sleep apnea, and diagnostic labs to surgeon
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care for surgical patients
During procedure, provide close monitoring of patient condition and insure inventory of all instruments, needles, and sponges used
Maintain sterility, safety, and dignity of patients during surgical procedures
Accomplishments
Member of the DaVinci Robot Surgery Team
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Operations Manager
Circuit City Stores
03.1994 - 05.2009
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
Increased profit by streamlining operations.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Education
Bachelor's - Science in Nursing
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
2012
Skills
Skilled in Vascular, General, Plastics, Trauma and Robotic surgeries
Skilled in surgical scrubbing an first assist in Vascular, orthopedic, open general, and podiatry surgeries
Generate revenue by coaching staff on effective prospecting and lead development strategies Monitor
Employee productivity, risk management and optimize procedures to reduce costs Successfully
Maintained inventory and effectively controlled costs and developed operating budgets Managed
30-40 employees, including 3 supervisors, within 3 departments Maintained accounts payable and
Receivables and cash in store including daily cash deposits Successful in resolving all escalated
Customer service issues Created and maintained budgets for all store departments Meticulously
Researched and resolved all store inventory management, in store human resources and risk
Certified Professional Coder at Augusta University Health System / Wellstar Health SystemCertified Professional Coder at Augusta University Health System / Wellstar Health System