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Wendy Harper

Bowling Green

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with over 8 years specializing in perioperative and operating room nursing. Excels in providing high-quality patient care, supporting surgical teams, managing post-operative recovery, and strictly adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective care plans, improve patient outcomes, and optimize operational efficiency. Holds an active RN license and certifications in BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association. Proficient in using Epic.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN- Operating Room

Self Regional Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
  • Ensure all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterilized and ready for procedures.
  • Provide pre- and post-operative instructions and answer any questions to support recovery.
  • Continuously observe patients vital signs and overall condition during surgery.
  • Verify patient identity, review medical history, and prepare patients for surgery, including positioning and monitoring vital signs.

RN- Operating Room

Bone & Joint Surgical Suites
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance treatment strategies.
  • Continuously observe patients vital signs and overall condition during surgery.
  • Maintained quality standards via routine medication audits and adherence to best practices.
  • Provide pre- and post-operative instructions and answer any questions to support recovery.
  • Reason for Gap: Personal Time Off

Travel Registered Nurse- Operating Room

UC Health West Chester
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Ensure all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterilized and ready for procedures.
  • Provide pre- and post-operative instructions and answer any questions to support recovery.
  • Continuously observe patients vital signs and overall condition during surgery.
  • Verify patient identity, review medical history, and prepare patients for surgery, including positioning and monitoring vital signs.

Travel Registered Nurse- Operating Room

Bristol Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Ensure all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are sterilized and ready for procedures.
  • Verify patient identity, review medical history, and prepare patients for surgery, including positioning and monitoring vital signs.
  • Accurately record surgical procedures, patient responses, and any complications during the operation.
  • Ensure surgical instruments and machines are functioning properly and troubleshoot issues when necessary.

Travel Registered Nurse- Operating Room

Park West Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Implemented care plans after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Collected, labeled, and transported specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Maintained quality standards via routine medication audits and adherence to best practices.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance treatment strategies.

Travel RN- Operating Room

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Delivered quality care to diverse patient populations.
  • Oversaw patient admission and triage based on acuity.
  • Advocated for patient safety and rights.
  • Educated patients for optimal recovery.

Travel RN- Operating Room

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Documented patient care and updated medical records.
  • Developed patient-family relationships to support care needs.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
  • Managed post-operative care from recovery through discharge.

Staff RN- Operating Room

Blake Medical Center
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Performed triage and assessed severity of injuries/illnesses.
  • Provided intraoperative support to surgical teams.
  • Monitored and adjusted life support equipment.

RN- Operating Room

Desoto Memorial Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Delivered bedside care pre- and post-procedure.
  • Monitored patient reactions to medications and IV therapies.
  • Conducted patient triage and collaborated on treatment plans.

Surgical Technician / Registered Nurse

Adventist Health System
06.2013 - 02.2018
  • Trained new surgical team members and optimized procedural efficiency.
  • Sterilized instruments and maintained sterile fields.
  • Anticipated surgeon needs during procedures.
  • Completed ongoing education on surgical technologies.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - nursing

Azure College at Sebring
Sebring, FL
06.2016

Skills

  • Perioperative Nursing & Asepsis Standards
  • Medication Administration & Side Effect Monitoring
  • Surgical Counts & Infection Prevention
  • EMR Systems- Epic, Cerner, Meditech
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Plastic, General, and Gynecological Surgery

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN License)- Valid upto April 2026
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)- AHA
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- AHA

Timeline

RN- Operating Room

Self Regional Medical Center
04.2025 - Current

RN- Operating Room

Bone & Joint Surgical Suites
08.2024 - 04.2025

Travel Registered Nurse- Operating Room

UC Health West Chester
09.2023 - 02.2024

Travel Registered Nurse- Operating Room

Bristol Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2023

Travel Registered Nurse- Operating Room

Park West Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023

Travel RN- Operating Room

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2022

Travel RN- Operating Room

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital
04.2022 - 10.2022

Staff RN- Operating Room

Blake Medical Center
07.2021 - 03.2022

RN- Operating Room

Desoto Memorial Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2021

Surgical Technician / Registered Nurse

Adventist Health System
06.2013 - 02.2018

Associate Degree In Nursing - nursing

Azure College at Sebring

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