Tiffany Hendrix

• Maintains the Operating Room as assigned, in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Implements staff education programs for the operating room personnel.
• Coordinates patient scheduling, equipment maintenance, and inventory control of supplies.
• Conducts performance evaluations for operating room, SPD and ancillary personnel.
• Monitors staff productivity and provided feedback on performance.
• Assists in the ongoing development of budget plans for the operating room and facility.
• Provides leadership and direction to ensure quality patient care is delivered in a timely manner.
• Oversees daily operations of the operating room, including staffing schedules and assignments.
• Manages resources effectively to meet service demands while maintaining cost efficiency objectives.
• Collaborates with other departments within the facility and at the hospital to coordinate services needed for surgical procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records of surgeries performed, equipment used, and supplies utilized.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care planning needs weekly.
• Analyze trends in surgical cases to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Recruited qualified medical personnel as needed for the operating room staff.
• Responded quickly and efficiently to any issues that arose during surgery.
• Facilitated communication between staff members, surgeons, patients, and families throughout the surgical process.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Builds work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
• Recruits, hires and trains new medical and facility staff.
• Manages changes in integrated health care systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
• Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
• Ensures employee and patient satisfaction while promoting safety and retention.
• Serves as real-time resource and assist with clinical expertise for OR staff and physicians for problem-solving on patients, processes, equipment and any issues that may arise.
• Assist and manage PI projects, including on time starts, preference card management and decrease turn over rates.
• Participate in multiple employee lead committees and continue to serve as the Narcotic/Substance diversion nurse for the facility.

• Provided direct patient care in the operating room, circulating Ortho, Gyn, Ent, General, Eye, plastics and pediatric cases.
• Maintained a sterile environment during surgery through use of proper techniques and knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Ensured that all equipment necessary for the procedure was available and functioning properly prior to beginning case.
• Evaluated patient response to anesthesia throughout the procedure, taking appropriate action when indicated.
• Initiated emergency measures in response to life threatening situations or complications occurring during surgery.
• Collaborated with members of the healthcare team regarding patient care plans.
• Performed accurate documentation of nursing activities in accordance with standards.
• Prepared skin sites according to accepted protocols prior to incisional entry.
• Demonstrated competency in the application of principles related to infection control practices.
• Identified potential risks associated with surgical procedures.
• Participated in performance improvement initiatives relating to OR services.
• Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
• Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
• Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
• Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
• Served as the Narcotic/Substance diversion nurse for the facility. Completing monthly audits and reporting for CQI meetings
• Preceptor for all new hires, managing orientation and trainin

I started my career as a CNA at Davie County Hospital, floating between the med-surg unit, GI procedure rooms, and the ER. Davie Hospital was later acquired by Wake Forest Baptist Health. After obtaining my nursing license in 2008, I worked in different areas of the float ambulatory team. I worked at the Mocksville Urgent Care for over 7 years, Mocksville pediatric office for over a year and traveled to multiple primary office clinics in Advance and Clemmons areas. I also worked on main campus at the plastic and reconstructive surgery clinic and later trained in the OR Training Academy before leaving for my current position.

• Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
• Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.