Tonya M Freeman-Briceno
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Nurse offering over 10 years of experience in healthcare. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent knowledge of EMR charting and OR equipment. Known professionally for anticipating the needs of practitioners and sound clinical judgement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Operating Room RN
Franciscan Carmel
Carmel, IN
09.2021 - Current
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with asepsis standards and surgeon's preferences..
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver quality care.
- Coordinated nursing plans to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Operating Room Charge Nurse
IU Health North Hospital
Carmel, IN
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations for fourteen (14) surgical suites and four (4) procedure rooms.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for prompt, safe execution of emergency add-on cases.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Completed chart audits for proper verification and proper documentation for correct charge capture for supply chain billing.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
PACU Registered Nurse
IU Health North Hospital
Carmel, IN
11.2016 - 05.2020
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Monitored and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Project Manager
IU Health North Hospital
Carmel, IN
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Partnered with multiple departments to execute renovation of OR suites with limited disruption to daily OR schedule.
- Increased operating room functionality from twelve (12) laparoscopic suites to fourteen (14).
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
IU Health North Hospital
Carmel, IN
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Scheduled, prepared and circulated emergency call cases on night shift and weekends including scrubbing/circulating endoscopy cases.
- Performed daily equipment tests and completed set up of multiple surgical suites on night shift via verification of supplies and instrumentation.
- Kept optimal supply levels in operating rooms and anesthesia carts to meet typical patient loads.
Personal Assistant/Personal Care Nursing Assistant
Dennerline & Dennerline
Aurora, IN
06.2000 - 11.2014
- Provided live-in full time care for two patients.
- Assisted in business transactions for commercial and rental properties.
- Collaborated with attorneys for dissolution of business.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department-TCU
University Of Cincinnati Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
06.2012 - 10.2012
- Managed care from admission to discharge including pre-op testing.
- Conducted assessment/monitoring/observation of emergency and 23 hour stay patients.
- Provided ICU/Operating Room transport to critically ill and unstable patients both pre and post procedure.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry/Cardiac Stepdown
University Of Cincinnati Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
05.2011 - 03.2012
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH 10.2008 - 10.2010
Associates Degree - Paralegal Studies/Business
Kentucky Career Institute
Florence, KY 08.1991 - 07.1993
Skills
Orthopedic Total Joint Surgery
General Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Endoscopy/Colonoscopy
Infection Prevention
Charge Nurse
Collaboration
Project Leader
Anesthesia recovery
Procedure preparations
Certification
Compact Licensed Registered Nurse- 28218387A
Timeline
Operating Room RN
Franciscan Carmel
09.2021 - Current
Project Manager
IU Health North Hospital
05.2019 - 11.2019
Operating Room Charge Nurse
IU Health North Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2020
PACU Registered Nurse
IU Health North Hospital
11.2016 - 05.2020
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
IU Health North Hospital
08.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department-TCU
University Of Cincinnati Hospital
06.2012 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry/Cardiac Stepdown
University Of Cincinnati Hospital
05.2011 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
10.2008 - 10.2010
Personal Assistant/Personal Care Nursing Assistant
Dennerline & Dennerline
06.2000 - 11.2014
Associates Degree - Paralegal Studies/Business
Kentucky Career Institute
08.1991 - 07.1993