Zachary Templeton
Wheatfield,Indiana
Summary
Operating Room Nurse with 5+ years of OR experience in scrubbing and circulating. Dedicated to the role of providing patient care and assistance in a variety of surgical specialties. Proficient in pre and post-procedure care, significantly enhancing patient recovery. Skilled in critical thinking and adept at fostering collaboration across healthcare teams. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient safety and advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Northwest Health Porter
08.2023 - Current
- Prepped operating rooms for specific procedures while complying with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and health of the patient, such as providing CPR or administering blood during emergencies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Franciscan Health Crown Point
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Setup operating rooms through evaluating procedure needs by gathering equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons through procedures by controlling bleeding and creating an unobstructed field.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University Global
Indianapolis11.2021
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Valparaiso, IN08.2019
Skills
- Scrubbing & Circulating
- Patient Care
- Critical Thinking & Emergency Response
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Education
Certification
Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association
Stealth S8 Spine & Cranial Navigation certificate of completion - StealthStation University
Specialties
General OR | Urology | Gynecology | Vascular | Robotics | Neurosurgery | Spine | Orthopedics | Podiatry
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Northwest Health Porter
08.2023 - Current
Certified Surgical Technologist
Franciscan Health Crown Point
08.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Purdue University Global
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College
Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association
Stealth S8 Spine & Cranial Navigation certificate of completion - StealthStation University
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