Zachary Knight
Rochester,NY
Summary
I have over six years of experience working in the operating room and surgical nursing both as a staff nurse and a traveler. I started my career in the operating room after college and quickly joined with cardiac surgery after that. Throughout my career I have maintained the reputation for achieving high levels of patient care during complex surgeries and the desire to learn. I am proficient in communication, patient care collaboration, and teaching skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse First Assistant
University Of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Worked as first assist during surgical procedures, as well as performing suturing.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
- Teaching newer staff how to scrub complex cardiac and heart failure procedures.
- Endoscopic vein harvester for CABG procedures.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, OR
09.2019 - 05.2021
- I worked in all surgical fields, both as a scrub nurse and a circulating nurse. I was a member of the heart surgical team that performed cases ranging from CABGs, valves, aortic procedures, to heart transplants.
- I completed my RNFA training while at this institution.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Totalmed Staffing
01.2018 - 08.2019
- I completed assignments at Yale New Haven Hospital (New Haven, CT), St. Elizabeth's Hospital (Boston, MA), and Kaiser Permanente (Portland, OR).
- I performed my duties as a travel nurse in cardiac, vascular, thoracic, and general surgery.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University Of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, New York
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Education
RNFA
National Institute of Fist Assiting
Centennial, CO05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint John Fisher College
Rochester, NY05.2016
Skills
- I have proficiency in scrubbing, circulating, and assisting in a number of different surgical specialties including:
- Cardiac procedures (specialty in Heart Failure)
- Thoracic procedures
- Vascular procedures
- General procedures
- I have experience harvesting vein for bypasses both through open and endoscopic methods
- I have experience with the ultrasound to obtain percutaneous femoral venous access
Timeline
Registered Nurse First Assistant
University Of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Oregon Health Sciences University
09.2019 - 05.2021
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Totalmed Staffing
01.2018 - 08.2019
Operating Room Registered Nurse
University Of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2018
RNFA
National Institute of Fist Assiting
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint John Fisher College
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