Tammie Henthorn

• Prepared operating room by checking and verifying equipment was working properly and all instrumentation and supplies were sterile according to aseptic standards
• Communicated effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, technicians to provide the best patient care
• Conducted "time out" before every procedure to insure correct patient, site, equipment, position, instrumentation, implants, and sterility

• Circulating and scrub nurse responsible for maintaining sterile technique throughout procedures
• Collaborated with all team members to ensure patient safety.
• Flexibility of multiple surgical services

Knowledge and flexibility to provide the best care for every patient.

Communcation with all team members to provide the patient with best care possible

• Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.