Susan Adkins

• Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
• Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
• Reduced surgery complications by providing effective perioperative care to patients.

• Reduced surgery complications by providing effective perioperative care to patients.
• Maintained aseptic environments through proper sterilization techniques and equipment handling.
• Facilitated seamless transitions from preoperative to post-anesthesia recovery units by communicating effectively with other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care before, during, and after surgeries.

• Maintained accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments throughout surgery to prevent any retained items postoperatively.
• Supported anesthesia providers with patient induction, monitoring anesthesia levels, and ensuring appropriate recovery postsurgery.
• Acted as a patient advocate during the surgical process, ensuring that every step of the care plan was followed for the best possible outcome.
• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.

• Use aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
• Coordinate and consult with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
• Confirm surgical order and informed consent are all correct and present in patient chart.
• Monitor surgical patients and deliver quality level of care during surgery.
• Maintain record of any implants, tissue, or blood product used in operating room. Also record supplies and inventory used for surgery.

Collaborated with Anesthesia and Preop Charge nurse and staff to efficiently run 12 room surgery board and schedule.

• Collaborated with Director of Anesthesia, Outpatient Surgery charge nurse and lead central sterile technician to efficiently run surgery board and schedule on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Responsible for inventory for Surgery Department while specializing in orthopedic implant inventory. Supervised biannual inventory of department.
• Communicate with equipment representatives and vendors to maintain needed inventory for physicians and procedures.

• Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
• Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
• Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.