Hardworking and results focused Operating Room Registered Nurse with 16 years of specialized experience in surgical and post operative environments. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response making impact in the team. Highly skilled in patient comfort and safety with impressive work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Operating Room,
Charlton Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Experienced in collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members to provide high-quality patient care during surgical procedures.
Used established techniques to prepare and assist with surgical procedures and set up all necessary instruments, supplies and equipments to various types of procedures.
Placed patients in prescribed position to ensure access to the operative field and adjust the operating table as necessary for the surgeon.
Anticipated surgeons and or scrub technicians' instruments, sponges, suction tubes, sutures and the like and promptly handed item to surgeon and or scrub technician.
Staff Nurse, Cardiotheracic and General Operating
Northern General Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2022
Assisted in complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures by coordinating with the members of the multidisciplinary team that minimized patients' risks and maintained patients' safety.
Performed dual role as scrub nurse at the operating theatre specializing in Cardiothoracic cases and general surgery services specializing in Endocrine, Vascular, Renal, Hepatobiliary and Gastro-intestinal.
Managed certain theatres efficiently by running through the operating list and finishing ontime while supporting other members of the team.
Ensured all equipment were working properly, supplies were stocked and tools were laid out and correct tools were passed to the surgeon during procedures.
Staff Nurse, Recovery Room
Northern General Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2015
Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for ventilated, post general anesthesia and sedated patients needing complex care after their cardiothoracic surgery and other cardio-vascular procedures.
Rendered direct patient care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care.
Managed invasive monitoring and delivered critical care nursing, initiated corrective actions upon adverse information from the monitoring equipment.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Northern Gneral Hospital
09.2008 - 11.2013
Facilitated transfer of patients from the floor to the Operating Room and prepared for surgical procedures.
Assisted surgeons in examinations, procedures and other patient care activities.
Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to safe surgical environment and surgical procedures.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, UK
2010
Advanced Diploma Nursing
Univeristy of Sheffield
Sheffield, UK
2008
Skills
Routine Examinations
Infection Control
Preventive health
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Surgical Assistance
Health Promotion
Clinical judgment
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Adaptable
Reliable
Passionate
Certification
NCLEX RIJ - Registered Nurse State of Idaho and State of Massachusets
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Operating Room,
Charlton Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse, Cardiotheracic and General Operating
Northern General Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse, Recovery Room
Northern General Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2015
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Northern Gneral Hospital
09.2008 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies
University of Sheffield
Advanced Diploma Nursing
Univeristy of Sheffield
NCLEX RIJ - Registered Nurse State of Idaho and State of Massachusets