Vallan Bush
Eagle River,AK
Summary
Detailed Operating Room Registered Nurse with 10-year background providing proper care to patients before and after procedures. Motivated and calm professional devoted to thoroughly monitoring patients' physical and emotional wellbeing throughout care continuum. Deeply familiar with standard sterilization protocols and patient-need analysis. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Circulating OR Nurse
Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage , AK
2023.01 - Current
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards set forth by The Joint Commission for safe practice within the OR setting.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing complex medical procedures by listening attentively to their questions, concerns about their diagnosis, treatment plan.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
- Assessed patients' health condition and nursing needs before, during, and after surgery.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure performed in the operating room.
- Assisted anesthesiologists with induction of anesthesia using various drugs and medications according to individualized needs of the patient.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to hospital policies on infection control practices such as hand washing techniques and proper disposal of contaminated items.
- Communicated effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists and other healthcare providers regarding changes in patient status or any concerns related to care delivery processes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, interventions, medications administered, treatments provided, and response to treatment plans.
- Demonstrated flexibility in responding quickly and efficiently during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with surgeons to ensure optimal patient care throughout the operative process.
- Assisted in maintaining OR efficiency through effective time management skills while providing quality patient care.
- Leveraged CERNER skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
RN Case Manager
Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage , Alaska
2014.04 - 2023.01
- Created physician referral base for wellness, prevention and diagnostic support, enabling patients to effectively find services.
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illness or end-of-life issues.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Evaluated nursing notes to confirm completeness and accuracy of descriptions outlining nursing care provided and corresponding patient responses.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Leveraged CERNER skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
Circulating OR Nurse
Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage , Alaska
2005.08 - 2014.04
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards set forth by The Joint Commission for safe practice within the OR setting.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing complex medical procedures by listening attentively to their questions, concerns about their diagnosis, treatment plan.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed patients' health condition and nursing needs before, during, and after surgery.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure performed in the operating room.
- Developed a plan of care for each patient based on assessment findings and established standards of care.
- Assisted anesthesiologists with induction of anesthesia using various drugs and medications according to individualized needs of the patient.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to hospital policies on infection control practices such as hand washing techniques and proper disposal of contaminated items.
- Communicated effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists and other healthcare providers regarding changes in patient status or any concerns related to care delivery processes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, interventions, medications administered, treatments provided, and response to treatment plans.
- Demonstrated flexibility in responding quickly and efficiently during emergency situations.
- Performed circulating duties such as setting up sterile fields per surgeon preference cards and passing instruments and supplies during operations.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborated with surgeons to ensure optimal patient care throughout the operative process.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders prior to and following surgical procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining OR efficiency through effective time management skills while providing quality patient care.
- Leveraged CERNER skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Auburn University
Montgomery, AL2005-05
Master of Science - Nurse Education
Post University
Waterbury, CTSkills
- Patient Advocacy
- Infection Control
- IV Administration
- Patient and Family Education
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient Positioning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Charting
- Patient Care Management
- Process Improvement
- Decision-Making
- EMR Software
- Patient Safety
- Chart Updating
- Patient Communication
- Clinical Assessments
- Emergency Response
Certification
- CNOR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Circulating OR Nurse
Alaska Native Medical Center
2023.01 - Current
RN Case Manager
Southcentral Foundation Anchorage, Alaska
2014.04 - 2023.01
Circulating OR Nurse
Alaska Native Medical Center
2005.08 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Auburn University
Master of Science - Nurse Education
Post University
- CNOR
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