Sylvia Pittman
Chestnut Hill,MA
Summary
I have experience in circulating, scrubbing and first assisting in all surgical specialties. Adept at patient advocacy and critical thinking, I leveraged these skills at St Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center to enhance patient care and safety. My collaborative efforts and emergency response acumen have consistently improved treatment outcomes, showcasing a commitment to excellence and teamwork in high-stakes environments. Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 39 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. I have also had the privilege to travel to Africa, Vietnam, and the Philippines to assist in reconstructive surgery's on children and adults.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- 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.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Operating Room RN CVOR
Providence Portland Medical Center
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
CVOR Registered Nurse
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - NURSING
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Gautier, MS06.2000
No Degree - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Newport News, VA06.1985
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Case Review
- Patient and Family Education
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Charting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Post-Surgical Suturing
- Critical Thinking
- Care Standards Development
- Patient Communication
- Process Improvement
- Preoperative Checklists
- Patient Safety
- Emergency Response
- Instrument passing
- Basic Life Support
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Surgical Assistance
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Civil Rights Activism
I have been fighting for civil rights and equality for almost 50 years. I have marched for womens rights, LGBTQ rights, worked with HRC, ACLU, BLM. I have worked homeless youth and childrens rights. I have always thrived to leave a better world that I came into.
I have an extensively studied American history and it's relation to civil rights.
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Operating Room RN CVOR
Providence Portland Medical Center
03.2019 - 12.2021
Operating Room Registered Nurse
ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER
11.2018 - 11.2019
CVOR Registered Nurse
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
09.2017 - 11.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - NURSING
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
No Degree - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
BLS
ACLS
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