Sylwia Hulsey
Clyde,NC
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 11+ years of operating room expertise, including trauma and diverse surgical cases. Skilled in scrubbing and circulating to ensure safe and efficient perioperative care. Ready to contribute knowledge and adaptability to a dynamic healthcare team while advancing professional growth in patient-centered care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
UNC Health Pardee Hospital
Hendersonville, NC
01.2026 - Current
- Delivered patient care in fast-paced surgical environments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and standards.
- Coordinate with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Adapt quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Provide high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Circulate on a variety of cases, including ENT, Pediatric, Ophthalmology, Plastic, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, General, Thoracic, Vascular, and Endoscopy.
Operating Room Nurse- Circulator
Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - 11.2025
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center- Knoxville, TN
- Catawba Valley Medical Center- Hickory, NC
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist- Winston-Salem, NC
- Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center- Clemmons, NC
- St. Anne Hospital- Burien, WA
Operating Room Nurse
Mission Health Hospital
Asheville, NC
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided patient care to patients in all age groups within the OR.
- Accurately documented patient assessments and followed all established safety procedures.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons to ensure proper equipment setup and availability of necessary instruments.
- Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference.
- Assisted in complex surgeries, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge of various surgical procedures.
- Circulated and/or scrub on a variety of cases, including trauma cases, ENT, Pediatric, Ophthalmology, Plastic, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, General, Thoracic, Vascular, and Trauma.
Operating Room Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, IL
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference.
- Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for the patient.
- Adhered to AORN standards of perioperative practice.
- Key achievement: Functioned as a mentor and resource to incoming nursing staff, students and LPN/PCA staff.
- Circulate and/or scrub on a variety of cases, including trauma cases, ENT, Pediatric, Ophthalmology, Plastic, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, General, Thoracic, Vascular, and Trauma.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
08.2014 - 10.2017
- Provided patient care to include patients in all age groups within the OR.
- Monitored numerous patients, prioritized care in collaboration with surgeon.
- Accurately documented patient assessments and followed all established safety procedures.
- Acted as a charge nurse to nursing personnel assigned to unit.
- Assisted in the preparation and care of patients undergoing surgical intervention and oversee the maintenance/sterilization of OR supplies and equipment.
- Anticipate needs of surgeons and surgical teams, and assist in operative procedures.
- Circulate and/or scrub on a variety of cases, including trauma cases, ENT, Pediatric, Ophthalmology, Plastic, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, General, Thoracic, Vascular, and Trauma.
Nursing Care Technician
Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Responsible for stocking supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Assisted in providing quality patient care in a manner which is patient focused, technically appropriate and cost effective.
- Worked under the direct supervision of the registered nurse in accordance with the standards of practice, within the guidelines of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
Addison, IL04-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL05-2014
Skills
- Scrubbing experience: General, plastics, gynecology, vascular, pediatrics, and trauma
- Knowledge of operating room techniques and management
- EPIC, Cerner, MediTech experience
- Trauma experience
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, IL, #041424057
- Registered Nurse License, NC, #332384
- BLS
- ACLS
Languages
Polish
Full Professional
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
UNC Health Pardee Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Operating Room Nurse- Circulator
Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - 11.2025
Operating Room Nurse
Mission Health Hospital
06.2021 - 02.2022
Operating Room Nurse
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
10.2017 - 05.2021
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Lutheran General Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2017
Nursing Care Technician
Lutheran General Hospital
08.2012 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing