Suzanne Boline RN BSN
Quakertown,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in the cardiac operating room environment. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships with other members of the surgical team. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advocate and coordinate patient care needs during the presurgical, surgical and post surgical process. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Grandview Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Leadership and rotating charge nurse for 10 operating rooms
CVOR Registered Nurse
Doylestown Health
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by circulating cardiac surgical procedures.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Leadership for 2 cardiac operating rooms
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Pottstown Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by circulating and scrubbing a variety of surgical procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Used Epic to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
Franchise Owner
Home Instead Senior Care Home
12.2009 - 01.2019
- Handled team, customer and operations issues with calm, knowledgeable strategies to keep business on-track against targets.
- Maintained Pennsylvania State Home Care licensure standards.
- Business provided non medical homecare to seniors of Northampton County.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
The Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, Civic Center Blvd
09.2001 - 10.2015
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by scrubbing and circulating a variety of surgical procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
CVOR Registered Nurse
Carolinas Medical Center
07.1996 - 08.1999
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by circulating cardiac structural heart procedures.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Bayfront Medical Center
03.1994 - 07.1996
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by scrubbing and circulating a variety of surgical procedures.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA05.1992
Certification - Perioperative Nursing
Bayfront Medical Center
St. Petersburg, FL04.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2021
Skills
- Accurate Documentation of surgical procedures
- Epic proficient
- Cardiac Surgery
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Surgical Assistance
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Work Assignments
- Chest Tubes
- History of documentation of surgical procedures using Epic system
Operating Room Safety
Patient Safety
Certification
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Grandview Hospital
02.2024 - Current
CVOR Registered Nurse
Doylestown Health
03.2020 - 01.2024
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Pottstown Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2019
Franchise Owner
Home Instead Senior Care Home
12.2009 - 01.2019
Operating Room Registered Nurse
The Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, Civic Center Blvd
09.2001 - 10.2015
CVOR Registered Nurse
Carolinas Medical Center
07.1996 - 08.1999
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Bayfront Medical Center
03.1994 - 07.1996
ACLS Certification
BLS Certification
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Certification - Perioperative Nursing
Bayfront Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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