Wendy West
Cincinnati
Summary
Knowledgeable Travel Registered Nurse with over 27 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill collaborating 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. Initiative-taking employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional people 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
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse First Assistant
The Christ Hospital Health Network
2024.06 - 2025.05
- Ensured optimal operating room efficiency by effectively coordinating with the surgical team and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Performed patient intake duties, assessments and treatment service planning.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies and equipment, ensuring that all necessary items were readily available for each procedure.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on surgical techniques and industry best practices to provide optimal support to surgeons and patients alike.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills by rapidly assessing and addressing potential issues during surgical procedures, preventing complications.
- Evaluated patient progress during postoperative appointments, adjusting care plans as needed based on individual needs and circumstances.
- Exhibited high degree of courtesy, tact and poise when interacting with employees, patients and visitors.
Travel Registered Nurse, RNFA
Prolink Healthcare Cincinnati
2024.03 - 2024.06
- Helped surgeons, circulating nurses, and anesthesiologists with patient positioning, draping, and preparation of operative sites.
- Performed suturing techniques under direct supervision of a surgeon.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to surgery to be aware of their conditions or allergies.
- Helped surgeons in a variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated proper techniques to help surgeons with closure of incisions.
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons’ preference cards.
Travel Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best quality of care for all patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment strategies for complex cases.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to follow HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
RNFA, General Surgery and Robotics Coordinator
Mercy Health Anderson Hospital
2013.01 - 2019.01
- Helped surgeons in a variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated proper techniques to help surgeons with closure of incisions.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Obeyed established surgical techniques and procedures during operations.
- Helped physicians during diagnosis and treatment, as well as helping during surgery.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Henry Ford Hospital
2009.01 - 2013.01
- Prepared OR suites for upcoming surgeries by gathering necessary supplies and instruments according to protocol guidelines.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments including physical assessment, laboratory testing review and medication reconciliation as needed for each case.
- Supported surgeons throughout complex surgical procedures by providing instrumentation or retracting tissue when needed.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situations that arose during surgery.
Travel Registered Nurse
Career Staffing Unlimited
2005.01 - 2009.01
- 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 healthcare team to set up, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, RNFA Orthopedic Coordinator
North Oakland Medical Center
2003.01 - 2005.01
- Helped surgeons in a variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
- Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
- Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Provided surgical support to help surgeons execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Organized supply room and ordered supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with vendors to arrange contracts for services or products needed by the organization.
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
Harper Hospital
2001.01 - 2003.01
- Helped with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures when shown in case of complications or unexpected outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Detroit Receiving Hospital
1998.01 - 2001.01
- Maintained exact documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Actively took part in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes within the OR setting.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and aided with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ09.2013
Registered Nurse First Assistant - undefined
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI11.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI06.1997
High School Diploma - undefined
Denby High School
Detroit, MI01.1989
Skills
- Basic Life Support/ACLS
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety
- Patient Communication
- Emergency Response
- EMR Software: Epic, Cerner, Sunrise
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Professionalism and ethics
- Advanced surgical techniques
- Continuing education commitment
- Circulating nursing
- Wound closure
- General surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Critical thinking
- Suture cutting
Certification
- STATE OF MICHIGAN NURSING LICENSE ISSUED 1997-08-25.
- STATE OF OHIO NURSING LICENSE ISSUED 2013-08-06.
- COMPACT STATE NURING LICENSE ISSUED 2023-01-31.
Timeline
Registered Nurse First Assistant
The Christ Hospital Health Network
2024.06 - 2025.05
Travel Registered Nurse, RNFA
Prolink Healthcare Cincinnati
2024.03 - 2024.06
Travel Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
2019.01 - 2022.01
RNFA, General Surgery and Robotics Coordinator
Mercy Health Anderson Hospital
2013.01 - 2019.01
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Henry Ford Hospital
2009.01 - 2013.01
Travel Registered Nurse
Career Staffing Unlimited
2005.01 - 2009.01
Registered Nurse, RNFA Orthopedic Coordinator
North Oakland Medical Center
2003.01 - 2005.01
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
Harper Hospital
2001.01 - 2003.01
Registered Nurse
Detroit Receiving Hospital
1998.01 - 2001.01
Registered Nurse First Assistant - undefined
Wayne County Community College District
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wayne County Community College District
High School Diploma - undefined
Denby High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix