Caralee Bolton
Lynden,ON
Summary
Dedicated Surgical Assistant with expertise in preparing operating rooms and assisting in patient care during diverse surgical procedures. Proficient in sterile techniques, instrument handling, and managing preoperative and postoperative protocols. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, resulting in improved patient outcomes and streamlined surgical workflows. Aiming to leverage skills to enhance procedural efficiency and patient safety further.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, Ontario
04.2017 - Current
- Assist in performing surgical procedures consistent with standards of care and practice guidelines.
- I work the majority of my time in orthopaedics, but I also do some general surgery, gynecology, and C-sections during my shifts.
- Perform wound closure procedures, including skin suturing and stapling.
- Assist in positioning the patient on the operating table prior to beginning the procedure.
- Use hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
- Maintain the sterility of all equipment used during surgery by following standard operating protocols.
- Direct nursing staff to provide appropriate postoperative care for surgical patients.
- Communicate with professionalism and compassion when interacting with the surgical team and patients.
- Work collaboratively with other medical personnel, such as surgeons, anesthesiologists, and scrub/circ nurses, to ensure efficient delivery of care.
- Oversee arthroplasty and sports medicine as the senior resource nurse.
- Manage integration of SeamlessMD and Same Day Home joint programs.
Research Assistant
Woolfrey Orthopaedics
Brantford, Ontario
03.2014 - Current
- Presented experimental findings in presentations with graphs, charts and other visual aids.
- Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the course of each project.
- Interpreted results from experiments and surveys to generate meaningful conclusions.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously while ensuring accurate record keeping.
- Secured acceptance of multiple research papers at National Orthopaedic conferences.
- Published in leading national and international journals.
Registered Nurse -Operating Room
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
05.2007 - 04.2017
- RN in a busy community hospital.
- Performed circulating and scrubbing duties for various surgical cases, including general surgery and ophthalmology.
- I was the Senior Resource Nurse for Orthopaedics.
Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
10.1998 - 05.2007
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered Nurse - Paediatric Unit
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, Ontario
04.1998 - 10.1998
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided healthcare services for pediatric patients.
Education
Nursing Degree - Nursing
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON09-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nurse - Operating Room Certificate
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ONSkills
- Surgical assistance
- Wound closure
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient positioning
- Hemostasis control
- Postoperative care
- Research
Affiliations
- I enjoy traveling the world with my husband and kids
Accomplishments
- Bessie Hagen award in Nursing school for compassion
- Nursing Excellence Award - BCHS - for excellence in nursing care in the OR
- Department of Surgery Care Award - BCHS - for exceptional care for patients in the OR
- SeamlessMD award - for the most patients signed up in year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Brant Community Healthcare System
04.2017 - Current
Research Assistant
Woolfrey Orthopaedics
03.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse -Operating Room
Brant Community Healthcare System
05.2007 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse - Surgical Unit
Brant Community Healthcare System
10.1998 - 05.2007
Registered Nurse - Paediatric Unit
Brant Community Healthcare System
04.1998 - 10.1998
Nursing Degree - Nursing
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nurse - Operating Room Certificate
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
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