Virginia Welck
Circulating Nurse
Zimmerman,Minnesota
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 25 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and effective time management during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in multiple surgical services setting.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Nurse
M Health Fairview
Princeton, MN
11.2008 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Circulating oR Nurse
North Memorial Medical Center
Robinsdale, MN
09.1997 - 10.2012
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN05.1995
Skills
- Gynecological Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Treatment Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Asepsis Standards
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Surgical Counts
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Positioning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Charting
- EMR Systems
- General Surgery
- Surgical Equipment
- Work Assignments
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- ACLS Certification - current
- BLS - current
Timeline
OR Nurse
M Health Fairview
11.2008 - Current
Circulating oR Nurse
North Memorial Medical Center
09.1997 - 10.2012
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
North Hennepin Community College
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