Tierney West
Bennington,NE
Summary
Highly skilled Lead Circulating RN with vast experience in operating rooms. Recognized for providing patient-centered care and maintaining safety standards before, during, and after surgical procedures. Strengths include effective communication, team collaboration skills, and team management. Have consistently contributed to improved patient outcomes and streamlined operations in previous roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Circulating RN
Pacific Surgery Center
Omaha , NE
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patients.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
Surgery Center RN
Aesthetic Surgical Images
Omaha, NE
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Assess and prepare patients prior to surgery.
- Assess patients' postoperative conditions and report needed changes to the physician.
- Performs intervention duties in the case of post-operative emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Medical Surgical/ ICU Registered Nurse
Methodist Fremont Hospital Acute Care
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patient conditions
- Implement nursing treatment regimen..
- Managed ventilators and other respiratory support devices as needed.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use, and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
Certified Medical Assistant
Methodist Physician’s Clinic Healthwest Orthopedics/Vascular/PMR/Covid Testing
Omaha, NE
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Process insurance authorizations for oral medications, Euflexxa injections, Botox, orthopedic procedures, and MRI scans for orthopedic and physical medicine rehabilitation patients.
- Process appeals in the case of denials from insurance companies. Maintain accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Provide pre- and postoperative care to patients.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Lincoln, NE03.2020
Associate of Science - Healthcare Sciences
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing And Allied Health
Omaha, NE05.2015
No Degree - Medical Assisting With Certification
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing And Allied Health
Omaha, NESkills
- Experienced in MS Office
- Sterile technique
- Patient Safety
- Strategic Decision Making
- Patient Care Evaluation
- Detailed Documentation Skills
- Prioritization and Scheduling
- Team Management
- Quality Improvement
- Care Coordination
Accomplishments
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
PALS Certified
Infection Control Educated
Timeline
Lead Circulating RN
Pacific Surgery Center
02.2022 - Current
Surgery Center RN
Aesthetic Surgical Images
06.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Surgical/ ICU Registered Nurse
Methodist Fremont Hospital Acute Care
08.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Methodist Physician’s Clinic Healthwest Orthopedics/Vascular/PMR/Covid Testing
08.2015 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Associate of Science - Healthcare Sciences
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing And Allied Health
No Degree - Medical Assisting With Certification
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing And Allied Health
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