Summer Payne, RN, BSN
McDavid,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse Coordinator with a strong background in surgical nursing, patient care, and team coordination. Supports daily workflow, delegates tasks, and communicates across departments to keep procedures organized, safe, and efficient. Known for clear communication, steady judgment, and support for new nurse training.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Coordinator
Ascension Sacred Heart
Pensacola, Florida
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care quality.
- Provided leadership to nursing staff, delegating tasks effectively.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed by nursing staff at all times.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication among healthcare providers to streamline patient management.
- Supported nursing workflows at Sacred Heart through effective task coordination and prioritization.
- Ensured clinical workstations were adequately supplied for efficient patient care. and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Communicated treatment plans with physicians.
- Trained new nursing staff on workflows and hospital policies.
- Provided leadership to nursing staff, delegating tasks as appropriate.
- Collaborated in staff meetings to discuss new initiatives or changes in practice protocol.
- Implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency within the department.
Registered Nurse, Circulator
Ascension Sacred Heart
Pensacola, Florida
03.2014 - 12.2024
- Prepared operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Ability to communicate efficiently with Medical supply representatives
- Verified proper stocking and readiness of operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Performed preoperative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepared patients for surgery and transported patients to and from the operating room.
- Served as circulator nurse across multiple surgical specialties, ensuring smooth
- Updated preference cards, staffing, and supply ordering to ensure operational efficiency.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Demonstrated exceptional communication skills while collaborating with team members and surgeons to ensure effective patient care..
- Ensured sterile surgical environment and maintained confidentiality of patient data to uphold safety and privacy standards.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Followed safety and hygiene protocols before, during and after surgery to avoid accidents or infections.
- Cleaned and sterilized room after surgery and counted instruments and sponges used to account for supplies.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
Pensacola, Florida
08.2004 - 01.2012
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Managed care for low and high-risk laboring women and ensured newborn stabilization post-delivery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Trained new nurses on techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to enhance team competency.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Facilitated communication between surgeons and medical staff to enhance operational efficiency. to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments to ensure readiness for upcoming operations, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Nurse Technician
Ascension Sacred Heart
06.2003 - 08.2004
- Ensured sterile surgical environment and protected patients' health and privacy through secure data management..
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
- Uphold hygiene standards in unit by disinfecting surfaces and consistently restocking equipment.
- Upheld hygiene standards in unit by disinfecting surfaces and consistently restocking equipment.
- Assisted in cesarean sections in Labor & Delivery.
- Facilitated safe vaginal births by providing necessary assistance.
Clerical Worker
Escambia County Tax Collector
08.2000 - 11.2002
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Handled incoming phone calls to facilitate effective communication. and documented messages for distribution.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL06-2003
Skills
- Team Leader
- Surgical coordination
- Infection control measures
- Sterile technique
- Preoperative checklists
- Patient assessments
- Surgery supply preparation
- Supply ordering and Restocking
- Medical equipment operation
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Patient safety
- Patient advocacy
- Team Coordination
- Nurse training
- Team mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Policy adherence
- Excellent communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Nursing leadership
References
Rebecca Goff, ARNP (561) 859-9334
Suzanne Straub, RN, ISR Instructor (850) 281-0819
Timeline
Registered Nurse Coordinator
Ascension Sacred Heart
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Circulator
Ascension Sacred Heart
03.2014 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Ascension Sacred Heart
08.2004 - 01.2012
Nurse Technician
Ascension Sacred Heart
06.2003 - 08.2004
Clerical Worker
Escambia County Tax Collector
08.2000 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Pensacola State College