Taylor Bourassa
Newfields,NH
Summary
Experienced, reliable, and adaptable Registered Nurse with strong background in compassionate, quality patient care in the inpatient and ambulatory care settings. Proven track record in mentoring staff and implementing quality improvement initiatives, therefore enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking and adept at fostering teamwork, ensuring optimal care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Manchester, NH
05.2021 - Current
- Circulated and assisted surgeons in a variety of surgical procedures including: general, gynecology, urology, orthopedics, plastics, vascular, pediatrics, and ENT.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Assisted in the preparation of operating rooms, ensuring sterile environments and equipment readiness.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during local anesthetic procedures, responding swiftly to changes in condition.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste, improving turnover times to less than 15 minutes in most cases.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Exeter Hospital
Exeter, NH
05.2016 - Current
- Circulate and assist surgeons in a variety of complex cases. Services circulated/scrubbed include: general, urology, gynecology, plastics, orthopedics, pediatrics, ENT, robotics, and vascular.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Co-Chair of Inpatient Surgery's Unit Based Practice council for many years, implementing many projects including AORN: Go CLEAR, and EMD Cleaning SOP.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Elliot Hospital
Manchester, NH
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Circulate a variety of elective and trauma surgical procedures including gynecology, urology, robotics, general, plastics, vascular, pediatrics, ENT, and orthopedics
- Collaborated with surgeons and healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety measures in operating room.
- Maintained surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance with sterilization standards.
- Assisted surgeons during complex procedures, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and outcomes in the operating room.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Streamline patient admission processes, improving efficiency in bed turnover rates within the medical-surgical unit.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual's needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and health status, reporting changes to physicians promptly.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA05-2012
Associate of Arts - Arts And Sciences
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, Massachusetts05-2008
Skills
- Operating room/patient safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Surgical assistance
- Critical thinking/assessments
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Staff preceptor
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
Certification
- CNOR - Certified Perioperative Nurse
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Care Life Support
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Exeter Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Elliot Hospital
12.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Massachusetts General Hospital
03.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Associate of Arts - Arts And Sciences
Middlesex Community College