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0-5 years of experience
Circulated and scrubbed during various minimally invasive spinal surgical procedures for pain management.
- Initiated IVs and administered sedation for minimally invasive procedures under the supervision of an anesthesiologist.
- Assessed and interviewed patients in pre-op, performed EKGs and acquired blood specimens.
- Monitored patients in PACU.
- Participated in maintenance of AAAASF accreditation.
- Responsible for organizing laboratory logistics.
- Responsible for medical supplies for two ambulatory surgery offices.
- Succeeded in negotiating superior rates with suppliers of medical equipment.
0-5 years of experience
Performed and completed pre-operative assessments.
- Performed pre-operative testing as ordered by physicians.
- Obtained 12 lead EKG’s and vital signs prior to surgery.
- Established intravenous access and administered medication as ordered.
- Provided education to the patient relevant to the procedure being performed.
- Identified emergency measures and performed accordingly.
0-5 years of experience
Security Clearance Officer for Det S/T/U
- Previously served as Training Officer for Det S/T/U
- Previously served as Clinical Coordinator ensuring efficient clinical operations during drill weekends
- Promoted to LCDR 1 Oct 2008.
- One of five RNs in U.S. Navy certified as SANE-A.
- In Sept 2009, was personally selected by NOSC Wilmington, NC, Commanding Officer to conduct thorough review of NHCL’s forensic nursing program
- Served as Admin Officer for OHSU Det N
- Supported Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune’s Operating Room on drill weekends.
- Authored the “Handbook for New Reservists” for Operational Health Support Unit Detachment N
0-5 years of experience
Developed and managed nursing care plans through preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases. Conducted initial and ongoing assessments. Prepped and positioned patient, positioned instruments, maintained sterile area, and assisted physicians. Maintained instrument and sponge counts.
- Circulated among surgical team; coordinated communication and advocated for patients.
- Provided PACU care, monitoring airway, vitals and pain levels. Responded promptly to adverse indications and distress to stabilize patient and prevent emergent conditions.
- Performed discharge planning and extensive patient education on wound care, sterile procedures, medication and therapy regimens, adverse indications and follow up procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Following AORN standards, provided professional care to patients in a level 1 trauma center during the perioperative experience in the following surgical specialties: general, gastrointestinal, ENT, urology, gynecology, ophthalmology, dental, interventional radiology, neurology, plastics and orthopedic.
- Maintained the sterility of equipment and instruments in the operating room suite.
- Documented patient’s progress during surgery in Epic in a timely and accurate manner.
- Started peripheral IVs and placed foley catheters in the pediatric population.
- Participated on a multi-disciplinary team to provide professional patient care by facilitating patients entering the operating room, anticipating surgeon’s needs, delivery of medications, drawing of lab tests and meeting patient needs.
- Maintained competency on equipment used during surgery and ensured equipment to be in good working order before use.
0-5 years of experience
Nursed and provided patient care in ambulatory settings
- Gathered, assessed and evaluated patient data for surgical purposes
- Performed nursing functions in accordance with physician’s orders
- Provide pre-operative and post operative care for orthopedic, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, urology, endoscopy, general surgery, GYN, pain management, podiatry and plastic and reconstructive surgeries.
- Work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of surgeons, OR nurses, and nurse managers in achieving maximum care for our patients
- Delegated tasks and supervised the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers
- Effectively and safely treated and followed up with surgical patients to achieve a healthy outcome
0-5 years of experience
- Implemented proper prepping techniques for incision sites utilizing sterile technique
- Ensured proper operation of operating room equipment
- Kept written documentation of procedure: medication administered, blood loss, etc.
- Utilizing office automation, scheduled surgeries as needed
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information
0-5 years of experience
Operating Room/Circulator
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously
- Provided and directed the nursing care while supervising paraprofessional personnel in the operating room
- Dependable, detail oriented, and skilled problem solver with the ability to collaborate with people with diverse backgrounds
0-5 years of experience
Performing as a full-time perioperative nurse in 586-bed acute care setting.
- Administering care for patients immediately before and after the surgery.
- Identifying potential surgical complications quickly and acting decisively with advanced knowledge of appropriate implementation.
- Administered IV fluids and medications including antibiotics, narcotics and etc. and monitored reactions closely looking for potential side effects and adverse effects.
- Exceptional proficiency and confidence in usage of electronic medical records and high-tech equipment.
- Ability to make intelligent, independent decisions, respond to urgent/emergency situations and initiate appropriate action with calm and organized attitude.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in OR within a fast-paced, high volume level 1 trauma center in a variety of cases.
- Functioned in both scrub and circulator role in various cases.
- Prepared operating room instruments and supplies required for all surgeries.
- Coordinated with OR staff to verify exact instruments required for cases.
- Maintained a comfortable and safe environment for the patient.
0-5 years of experience
Ensures patient safety before, during, and after the surgical procedure, ensures patient consents are signed prior to surgery, delegates to team members appropriate tasks to help the flow of the surgery and day.
- Completed HCA’s Perioperative Training Program.
- Communicates effectively with the other members of the surgical team to provide the best patient care.
- Positions the patient for surgery, obtains necessary surgical items for and coordinates with surgical tech and surgeon about needs and progress of procedure, updates family on progress of surgery.
- Prepares and cleans operating room for surgical procedures, communicates with all levels of care during the operative process (including pre-op and recovery).
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for development and implementation of a variety of educational activities directly and indirectly related to staff development and continuing education for the operating room and the Nursing Education Department of [company name].
- Developed core curriculum for PeriOperative advancement of standards of practice via competency development, and skills building.
- Established advance program to promote best practice in OR and PeriOp.
- Conduct in-service for staff for new products and services in OR and PeriOperative services.
- Conduct teaching and training for experienced nurses and new graduates in the operating room, and student nurses who are on clinical rotation to the organization about proper and correct patient assessment and documentation, and leadership skills.
- Member of leadership team in PeriOperative services and Department of Nursing Education
0-5 years of experience
Total joint surgery, Sports, Trauma: Scrub, circulate and assist
- Research Council provide leadership and assistance to those seeking to initiate Evidenced-Based and Scientific Research
- Journal Club: Initiated unit based monthly review of nursing journal articles for staff discussion
- Submitted Evidence-based practice change proposal for evacuation of smoke in the operating room
- Presented TFN tutorial for ON CALL staff including PowerPoint informational slides and a quick reference guide
- Completed AORN Certification Surgical Services Educator
- Proficient in EPIC, CITRIX, INTRAOP NAVIGATOR and OP TIME electronic data entry and information systems, Microsoft Office suite: EXCEL, WORD, OUTLOOK and POWERPOINT
0-5 years of experience
Circulating nurse in the operating room for the following surgical specialties: Orthopedic surgeries, Colon-Rectal cases, GYN procedures, ENT and general pediatric surgeries
- Cared for both adult and pediatric patient in the Pre-Operative, Operation room and the Post-anesthesia areas
- Administered conscious sedation in the operating room for procedures
- Assisted with spinal epidurals and regional blocks for pain management
- In-service coordinator and educator for perioperative staff
6-10 years of experience
Operating room staff nurse in a seven suite OR. Head of ENT service where duties include circulating during all ENT cases, updating surgical case charge sheets, assessing and relaying need for instruments and equipment by working closely with ENT surgeons, and updating OR staff as to any changes or problems regarding this service. Function independently as charge nurse on weekend shift and call shifts.
- Circulating nurse for all other surgical services
- Assessment of surgical patients throughout the perioperative process
- Promotion of patient safety throughout the surgical procedure
- ACLS, PALS, and CPR certified
0-5 years of experience
Perform as a team member to provide specialized plastic surgery procedures in a perioperative environment while ensuring a high level of patient care.
- Accountable for the delivery of skilled professional care to patients based on national standards of practice in the operating room
- Assist with preoperative assessments
- Assessed needs of post-surgery operations
- Prepared post-anesthesia areas
- Use equipment effectively to anticipate and assess patient needs and provide appropriate care.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for directing the orientation of all Registered Nurses in the operative setting including giving 90 day and 180 day evaluations
- Orient residents, physicians, Allied Health Care employees and medical students to operative setting
- Provide ongoing education for over 100 staff members
- Coordinate in-services for staff on new equipment and systems
- Develop programs to address current workplace issues
- Created a public folder resource for updating Operating Room personnel on policies and procedures, new equipment, calendars, current disaster call list, and other relevant information
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for assigning patients in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative surgical settings
- Scrub nurse: select and handle instruments and supplies used during surgery
- Circulating nurse: manage overall nursing care in the operating room and help maintain a safe environment
- Work closely with the entire surgical team to facilitate patient care
- Specialties: ENT, general, orthopedics, podiatry, gynecology, plastics, urology and vascular
0-5 years of experience
Flexibility to work in various departments including pre-op and intra-op care for General and MAC anesthesia cases.
- Circulating nurse in a variety of procedures including plastics, gynecological, general, IVF, and GI specialties.
- Scrub nurse experience in plastic surgeries.
- Organize and prioritize multiple levels of care including recognizing changes in patient needs and reacting appropriately.
- Surgical set-up of instruments and equipment.
- Provide monitoring and patient care in OR.
- Maintaining accurate documentation prior to and during surgical procedures.
- Fill in as a scrub technician, as needed, to assist the surgeon.
0-5 years of experience
Operating room staff nurse providing intraoperative care to ensure proper preparation for surgery
- Orientation provided for staff and students
- Focus on Ophthalmology, ENT, Urology, GI, Gen Surgery and GYN services
- Provision of care for all surgical services; to include main OR at AMC
- Management of supply acquisition for surgical needs
0-5 years of experience
Triaged patients to ensure criteria is met for both outpatient and inpatient services.
- Performed complete assessment and preparation of patient for surgery.
- Accepted and discharged same-day surgery patients.
- Immediate postoperative recovery (PACU) of patients who have undergone cardiac, neurologic, vascular, pulmonary, orthopedic, general, urologic, ear, nose and throat surgeries and endoscopy and pain management procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Managing the overall nursing care in the operating room and helping to maintain a safe, comfortable environment.
- Professional judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate treatment of the patient in the operating room.
- Lawson: determining any supplies that are not currently in OpTime and adding to the system.
0-5 years of experience
Assists in setting up and performance of cases by assembly of equipment and supplies according to physician preference cards.
- Acts as a scrub nurse or assistant to surgeon. Scrubbed on over 320 cases in the last 5 years.
- Handles specimens according to proper procedure.
- Takes charge effectively in emergency situations.
- Assists students and/or precepts staff.
- Prepares patients for surgery, positioning patients appropriately.
- Monitors patient’s level of consciousness, electrocardiogram, and BP during local anesthetic procedures. Administers medication with physician in attendance. Responsible for narcotics count during these procedures.
- Performs on call duties for emergency surgeries after duty hours and on weekends.
- Acts as the nursing advocate for the patient, upholding the patient’s rights.
10+ years of experience
Employed as Perioperative Nurse in the operating room.
- Cross-trained in majority of specialty surgical procedures, as well as one-day surgery.
- Served as preceptor for new graduates and trainees employed in the O.R.
- Responsible for training in aseptic technique, scrub and circulating nurse duties.
0-5 years of experience
Provide on-going patient care for patients having surgery.
- Using aseptic technique to set up surgery room.
- Circulate surgery room during procedures with patient centered focus.
- Scrub/gown/glove to assist surgeon during procedures.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Mostly on the Ortho/Neuro Surgical OR team.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for daily operations of a 28 bed OR level one trauma center
- Member of the Hospital Quality Improvement Council
- Develop audit tools, review and evaluate data collected as it relates to Process Improvement and JCAHO Standards and National Patient Safety Goals
- Supervisor for the afternoon shift personnel duties including staffing schedules, policy and procedure development and compliance, incorporate AORN Standards to develop and coach staff, work with OR Education Specialist to develop and evaluate staff competencies
0-5 years of experience
Circulated and scrubbed
- Maintain surgeon preference cards
- Direct contact with sales representatives
- Experience in plastic, oncological, ENT, oral, and laparascopic surgery
- Delegated effectively to patient care techs and anesthesia techs
- Safely administered medications using the six rights
- Safely transferred patients from pre surgical unit to the operating room to post anesthesia care unit
- Utilized assertive skills when communicating with physicians and other healthcare professionals
10+ years of experience
Nex Gen End User/Super User
- Clinical Documentation
- Admission/Discharge
- Order entry
- Efficiently functioned as a surgical srub nurse assisting in all phases of outpatient surgery related to Ophthalmology, including facial plastics.
- MediTec end user
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