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Wendy West

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Knowledgeable Travel Registered Nurse with over 27 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated fostering relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Transitions into operations smoothly and flexes to meet differing routines and protocols. 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. 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.

Overview

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Work History

Travel Registered Nurse, RNFA

ProLink Healthcare
Cincinnati, OH
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by setting up equipment.
  • Provided direct and indirect patient care according to established standards and protocols.
  • Maintained sterile environment in the operating room during surgical procedures.
  • Provided assistance to surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
  • Performed suturing techniques under direct supervision of a surgeon.
  • Specialties included: General Surgery and Robotics
  • Gynecological, Urology, Plastics, ENT, Orthopedic, and
  • Neurological procedures

Registered Nurse

Detroit Receiving Hospital
Detroit, MI
1998 - 2001
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Harper Hospital
Detroit, MI
2001 - 2003
  • Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
  • Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
  • Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
  • Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.

RNFA, Surgical Orthopedic Coordinator

North Oakland Medical Center
Pontiac, MI
2003 - 2005
  • Assisted physicians during diagnosis and treatment, as well as assisting during surgery.
  • Demonstrated appropriate techniques to assist surgeons with closure of incisions.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.

Travel Registered Nurse

Career Staffing Unlimited
Detroit, OR
2005 - 2009
  • Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing within the scope of travel nurse duties.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for all patients.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, OR
2009 - 2013
  • Provided direct patient care to trauma and critical care patients, including initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Responded quickly to life threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.

RNFA, General Surgery and Robotics Coordinator

Mercy Health Anderson Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
2013 - 2019
  • Assisted physicians during diagnosis and treatment, as well as assisting during surgery.
  • Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Trustaff Travel Nurses
Cincinnati, OH
2019 - 2022
  • Maintained a safe environment for staff and patients within the OR suite.
  • Assisted in the preparation of the operating room, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with other health professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
09-2013

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI
11-2003

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI
06-1997

High School Diploma -

Denby High School
Detroit, MI
01-1989

Skills

  • Basic Life Support/ ACLS
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Safety
  • Patient Communication
  • Emergency Response
  • EMR Software: Epic, Cerner, Sunrise

Certification

  • STATE OF MICHIGAN NURSING LICENSE ISSUED 8/25/97
  • STATE OF OHIO NURSING LICENSE ISSUED 08/06/13
  • COMPACT STATE NURING LICENSE ISSUED 01/31/23

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, RNFA

ProLink Healthcare
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Detroit Receiving Hospital
1998 - 2001

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Harper Hospital
2001 - 2003

RNFA, Surgical Orthopedic Coordinator

North Oakland Medical Center
2003 - 2005

Travel Registered Nurse

Career Staffing Unlimited
2005 - 2009

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Henry Ford Hospital
2009 - 2013

RNFA, General Surgery and Robotics Coordinator

Mercy Health Anderson Hospital
2013 - 2019

Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Trustaff Travel Nurses
2019 - 2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Wayne County Community College District

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Wayne County Community College District

High School Diploma -

Denby High School

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