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Tenisha Kendrick

St. Cloud,FL

Summary

Seasoned, hard working Registered nurse with 12+ years of clinical experience and proven clinical knowledge in multiple Surgical specialties to include, Trauma, General, GYN, Robotic, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, Plastics and Renal and Liver transplant. Natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable and fluent in EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Circulating OR Nurse

AdventHealth
10.2023 - Current
    • Charge Nurse experience(22 OR suites)
    • Anticipate potential needs in the operating room environment by maintaining an organized workspace and replenishing supplies as needed for efficient workflow.
    • Actively participate in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in perioperative nursing care.
    • Preserve patient dignity and privacy throughout the surgical experience by advocating for their rights as part of a holistic approach to nursing care.
    • Safeguard patients from harm by accurately identifying and verifying surgical sites, protecting against wrong-site surgeries.
    • Assess patients physical and emotional needs preoperatively, provide education and support to alleviate anxiety.
    • Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care in the operating room.
    • Provide instructions to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.

Circulating OR Nurse

UC Health Memorial Hospital (Level 1 Trauma)
04.2018 - 10.2022
  • OR Circulator at level 1 Trauma center
  • Charge nurse experience (16 OR suites)
  • Duties and responsibilities same as above.

Travel OR Circulating Nurse

Orlando Region medical center
11.2022 - 05.202
  • OR Circulator at a level 1 Trauma center (28 OR Suites)
  • Provide safe and direct nursing care to patients undergoing planned and emergency surgery
  • Communicate and perform efficiently in high stress, faced paced trauma situations that may require lifesaving interventions
  • Develop multidisciplinary, intraoperative plans of care with physicians and other perioperative staff
  • Provide anesthesia support during and after induction
  • Circulator experience in a variety of surgical specialties to include but not limited to ENT, Orthopedics, Neurology, Plastics, and Gynecological surgery
  • Prepare and ensure necessary supplies and equipment are working properly prior to and during procedures in accordance with established regulations and surgeon preference
  • Perform appropriate prescribed patient positioning for surgery, maintaining patient safety and prevention of injury
  • Observe patients during surgical procedures for early detection of possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique, also noting progress of procedure and providing additional instruments and/or supplies as needed
  • Communicate with family prior to and as needed throughout procedures providing updates and necessary communication from surgeon
  • Transport patient with Anesthesiologist to recovery room for hand off reporting once procedure is complete
  • Assist in cleaning and proper disposal of materials and equipment at completion of procedures.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

CommonSpirit St Francis Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2019
  • Assist, support, and educate mothers and families during stages of labor
  • Monitor fetal heart strip and mother's vital signs
  • Medication administration to include PCA and Epidural monitoring and assessment
  • Early identification and assistance with complications
  • Assist with induction of labor
  • Birth coaching
  • OR Circulator for Cesarean sections and other Gynecological procedures
  • Provide post anesthesia care to mothers
  • Educate and support mothers and families after delivery.

Operating Room, RN Circulator

Penrose St. Francis Hospital & St. Francis Medical Center
01.2014 - 10.2016

Neurology RN

Med Surg-Ortho/Neuro post op/step down unit
01.2012 - 01.2014

Mental Health RN

Cedar Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2019

Associates in Applied Sciences -

Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2012

Skills

  • Ability to prioritizing tasks and implement appropriate interventions in fast paced, high acuity settings
  • Fast learner, easily adaptable to new work settings
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Epic, Meditech, Cerner
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Patient Safety and Advocacy
  • Patient Positioning
  • Fluid Management
  • Specimen Collection
  • Sterile technique
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient and Family Education

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (State of Colorado), 09/01/25
  • ACLS(AHA), 12/01/25
  • BLS(AHA), 03/01/26

Timeline

Circulating OR Nurse

AdventHealth
10.2023 - Current

Travel OR Circulating Nurse

Orlando Region medical center
11.2022 - 05.202

Circulating OR Nurse

UC Health Memorial Hospital (Level 1 Trauma)
04.2018 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

CommonSpirit St Francis Hospital
10.2016 - 04.2019

Operating Room, RN Circulator

Penrose St. Francis Hospital & St. Francis Medical Center
01.2014 - 10.2016

Neurology RN

Med Surg-Ortho/Neuro post op/step down unit
01.2012 - 01.2014

Mental Health RN

Cedar Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

Western Governors University

Associates in Applied Sciences -

Pikes Peak State College

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