Thomas MacLachlan
Montoursville,PA
Summary
Scrubbed and Circulated mostly Ortho cases Can scrub most General cases and a decent amount of Neuro
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Cross Country Nurses
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic techniques and surgical protocols.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a clean and organized operating room environment.
- Improved surgery efficiency with precise preparation and organization of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, anticipating their needs and providing necessary support.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for smooth operation of the OR suite.
- Applied strong attention-to-detail when performing instrument counts before and after surgeries, reducing potential risks associated with retained foreign objects.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Operating Room RN
Aya Healthcare
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a clean and organized operating room environment.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic techniques and surgical protocols.
- Improved surgery efficiency with precise preparation and organization of surgical instruments and equipment.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania School of Technology
Williamsport, PA05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2006
No Degree - Surgical Techology
UMDNJ
Newark, NJ05.2000
Skills
- Clinical Judgment
- Time Management
- Patient Assessment
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Electronic Health Records
- Precepting
- Chart Updating
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
Certification
Rn License in Pa NJ VT and NH BLS
Timeline
RN
Cross Country Nurses
03.2021 - 03.2024
Operating Room RN
Aya Healthcare
12.2019 - 02.2021
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
06.2016 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania School of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - History
New Jersey City University
No Degree - Surgical Techology
UMDNJ
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