Tessa Plattner
Lecompton,KS
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient, safe, and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in surgical procedures, sterility, and the desire to learn.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse First Assist
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
03.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Took every opportunity to add to nursing knowledge and skills presented on a daily basis.
- Built on knowledge from previous work experience and am now experienced in scrubbing and assisting robotics (specifically GYN and General surgery), open traumas, Ortho, and Urology in addition to Adult Neuro, OMFS, and Plastic surgery.
Critical Care RN First Assist
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
Kansas City, MO
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted the scrub and circulating nurses with preparing the surgical suite for upcoming procedures and cleanup after.
- Assisted the surgeon with positioning, prepping, and draping the patient.
- Assisted as directed by surgeon with any incisions, suctioning, retracting, and cauterizing during procedure.
- Experience in the various techniques of suturing such as: Simple interrupted, Horizontal Mattress, Vertical Mattress, Simple Running, Running Horizontal, Drain Stitch, One and Two Handed Tying, Instrument Tying, and the Surgeon's Knot.
- If not assisting, experienced in scrubbing Neuro Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Some experience scrubbing General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Eye Surgery.
Core Charge Nurse-Critical Care - Operating Room
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
Kansas City, MO
07.2013 - 08.2021
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
- Scrubbed Neuro/Plastic/OMFS surgeries in addition to multiple specialties for lunch and end of shift cases, Trauma procedures, Spine and Organ Procurement.
- Carried out physician orders in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Assisted in mitigation of staffing shortages by volunteering for call and extra shifts in excess of my standard requirements.
- Advised, coached, and mentored experienced and student nurses, providing guidance and education on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Staff Nurse
Village Pediatrics LLC
Prairie Village, KS
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse First Assist Program
NIFA
Denver, CO02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO, United States05.2013
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Scrub nurse skills
- Operating room safety
- Surgical assistance
- Critical thinking
- Post-surgical suturing
- CNOR
Additional Information
Registered Nurse - KS, United States State License Number: 14-124407-112
Affiliations
- AORN 2017 - National Organization | United States Lifetime Member
Certification
- CNOR - Certified Nurse Operating Room
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse First Assist
Overland Park Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Critical Care RN First Assist
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
08.2021 - 08.2023
Staff Nurse
Village Pediatrics LLC
07.2015 - 04.2017
Core Charge Nurse-Critical Care - Operating Room
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
07.2013 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse First Assist Program
NIFA