VERONICA VAN HORN
Altus,USA
Summary
Remote-ready Registered Nurse with 15+ years of experience in perioperative services, surgical case review, clinical documentation, utilization support, and care coordination Proven background in prior authorizations, chart audits, infection control and quality compliance across hospital and ambulatory surgical environments. Experienced collaborating with providers, payers, and interdisciplinary teams to insure accurate documentation, regulatory adherence, and efficient workflows. Detail-driven, highly organized and well-suited for remote clinical or administrative roles supporting utilization management, quality iniatives, or care coordination.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
Baylor, Scott, and White Medical Center at Trophy Club
06.2025 - Current
- Operating Room Circulator, Charge Nurse
- Rapid pace surgical center with multiple specialties
- Administered comprehensive patient care for numerous cases weekly, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
Travel RN (Travel Registered Nurse)
Medely
08.2024 - Current
- Pre-Op, Circulator, PACU for various facilities in a wide array of surgical specialties on an as needed basis.
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
Ardent Health Service BSA Hospital
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Level III Trauma Center
- Acted as OR circulator for multiple specialties.
- Provided on-call support for trauma cases.
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
UHC Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Level II Trauma Center
- Weekend and night shift Operating Room Circulator
- Responded to multiple Level 1 and Level 2 trauma events
- Complete scheduled cases left over from the day shift and manage any add on cases
TRAVEL RN-BSN; OR CIRCULATOR
UMC Health and Wellness Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Served as Pre-op, PACU, Phase 2, and Circulator for a variety of surgical specialties
- Administered comprehensive patient care for numerous cases weekly, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
Oklahoma Center for Orthopedic and Multi-Specialities Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Circulated, recovered, scrubbed, and assisted with various surgical cases across multiple specialties.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Maintained optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to accommodate typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
University of New Mexico Hospital
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Level I Trauma Center
- Circulated, recovered, scrubbed, and assisted in various surgical cases, including General, Orthopedic, Ortho-Spine, Urology, OB/GYN, Robotics, Neurology, Ophthalmology, and ENT specialties across all age groups.
- Provided on call support for trauma cases
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
Medical City Denton
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Level II Trauma Center
- Circulated, recovered, scrubbed, assisted, and supported various surgical cases across multiple specialties, including but not limited to Trauma, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ortho-Spine, Urology, OB/GYN, Robotics, Neurology, Plastics, and ENT, for patients of all ages.
- Expertly managed the planning, scheduling, and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Maintained optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to accommodate typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN, OFFICE MANAGER
Gallagher Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed day-to-day operations of a busy orthopedic clinic.
- Coordinated surgical cases across providers, facilities, and ancillary departments.
- Reviewed cases for readiness, documentation accuracy, and efficient patient flow.
- Collaborated with employees and owners to ensure the delivery of efficient, high-quality service.
- Enhanced the company reputation by providing exceptional customer service at an individual level.
- Successfully initiated and implemented a premium level of service expectations, resulting in an enhanced client list and higher revenue.
- Consistently received positive feedback from guests on performance reviews.
- Supported the front desk staff with daily operations and guest relations.
- Corresponded with guests to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
- Developed new business and established clientele for the brand-new spa.
- Motivated the team in a fun, fast-paced environment.
- Responsible for all HR functions including interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, and scheduling.
- Worked a flexible schedule to accommodate office staffing needs.
- Supervised a diverse team of employees.
- Conducted post-operative nurse visits, including wound care, staple removal, suture removal, brace application for joints and extremities, casting, and splinting.
- Obtained prior authorizations for diagnostic testing and physical therapy services.
- Served as a liaison between the orthopedic clinic and complementary care facilities.
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
Mercy Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Circulate, Recover, Scrub, Pass, and Assist various surgical cases including General, Endoscopic, Orthopedic, Urology, OB/GYN and ENT specialties.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
RN-BSN; Surgery Director; OR Circulator; ER; Med-Surg
Elkview General Hospital
04.2015 - 11.2021
- Circulate, Recover, Scrub, Pass, and Assist various surgical cases including General, Orthopedic, Ophthalmic, Urology, and ENT specialties.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Coordinated surgical cases across providers, facilities, and ancillary departments.
- Reviewed cases for readiness, documentation accuracy, and efficient patient flow.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and illnesses.
RN; Director of Nursing; INFECTION CONTROL; PRE-OP; PACU
Young Eye Institute
05.2012 - 04.2015
- Clinically triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries.
- Managed patient care in ambulatory surgical setting.
- Performed chart audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Supported quality improvement and infection initiatives across surgical settings.
- Provided chair side assistance in clinic setting and in office procedures.
- Expertly managed planning, scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN; Director of Nursing; INFECTION CONTROL; PRE-OP; PACU
Great Plains Ambulatory Surgery Center
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Circulator, Pre-op, PACU, Stepdown Nurse for Outpatient General, Orthopedic, Pediatric Dentistry, ENT, Bariatric, Ophthalmic, and Pain specialties.
- Delivered effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures, ensuring their comfort.
- Administered medications through oral, IV, and intramuscular routes while monitoring responses.
- Provided direct support to the surgical team during procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Prepared operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored the surgeon’s body language, movements, and demeanor during operations to anticipate their needs.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens to the lab for testing.
- Accurately documented treatments, medications, IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Clearly explained the course of care and potential medication side effects to patients and caregivers using easy-to-understand language.
RN Staff Nurse, L&D
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
07.2007 - 02.2010
- Labor and Delivery Nurse specializing in nursery care, postpartum circulation, scrubbing, and assisting with both scheduled and emergent cesarean sections.
- Managed outpatient testing procedures efficiently.
- Maintained optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to accommodate typical patient loads.
- Effectively prioritized assignments and executed patient care based on each patient’s relative condition, delegating tasks to available personnel to ensure safe and efficient care.
- Led a successful team comprising RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, preparing them for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications through oral, IV, and intramuscular routes while monitoring responses.
- Reported patients’ status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Preceptor to student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Monitored patients’ conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN-BSN
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK07.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Cameron University
Lawton, OK07.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK05.2007
Associate of Science - Biology
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK05.2007
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Treatment Management
- Clinical Expertise
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Training and Mentoring
- Patient Education
- Prior Authorizations
- Chart Auditing
- Clinical Documentation Review
- Quality & Compliance
- Care Coordination
- Surgical Case Review
- Medical Necessity Review
- EMR / EHR
- HIPPA
- Regulatory compliance
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgment
Affiliations
AORN-Association of Operating Room Nurses
Certification
- Oklahoma Board of Nursing Registered Nurse 18 years
- CNOR- Certified Perioperative Nurse
- CVC Health Care- PICC/Midline Insertion
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
Baylor, Scott, and White Medical Center at Trophy Club
06.2025 - Current
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
Ardent Health Service BSA Hospital
11.2024 - 05.2025
Travel RN (Travel Registered Nurse)
Medely
08.2024 - Current
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
UHC Hospital
08.2024 - 11.2024
TRAVEL RN-BSN; OR CIRCULATOR
UMC Health and Wellness Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
Oklahoma Center for Orthopedic and Multi-Specialities Hospital
04.2024 - 06.2024
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
University of New Mexico Hospital
12.2023 - 04.2024
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
Medical City Denton
11.2022 - 11.2023
RN, OFFICE MANAGER
Gallagher Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
03.2022 - 03.2023
Travel RN-BSN; OR Circulator
Mercy Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
RN-BSN; Surgery Director; OR Circulator; ER; Med-Surg
Elkview General Hospital
04.2015 - 11.2021
RN; Director of Nursing; INFECTION CONTROL; PRE-OP; PACU
Young Eye Institute
05.2012 - 04.2015
RN; Director of Nursing; INFECTION CONTROL; PRE-OP; PACU
Great Plains Ambulatory Surgery Center
10.2010 - 05.2012
RN Staff Nurse, L&D
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
07.2007 - 02.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Cameron University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
Associate of Science - Biology
Western Oklahoma State College
Bachelor of Science - RN-BSN
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Surgical Specialties
Trauma, General, Orthopedic, Ortho_Spine, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Ophthalmology, Neurology, Vascular, Endoscopy, Urology, Gynocology, Obstetrics, GYN-ONC, Oncology, Cardiothoracic, Oral, Maxillofacial, Plastics and Reconstuctive, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Podiatry, Hand, and Colorectal across all age groups