Katherine Acomb
La Mesa
Summary
Polished circulating nurse offering fifteen years of expertise advocating for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. Knowledgeable with instruments, supplies, equipment, and patient preparation for all surgical specialties.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Eisenhower Health
04.2024 - Current
Circulating Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Received experience in an out patient surgery center.
- Expanded surgical tech skills with scrubbing
- Gained more experience with a variety of procedures with Urological and Gynecological specialties.
Circulating Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Fifteen years experience in perioperative nursing. Proficient in all surgical specialties including Da Vinci Robotics SP & SI, transplants, open heart and vascular.
- Experience as a surgical scrub technician. Assisting surgeons with management of the surgical field including tissue manipulation, clamping and suturing during surgical procedures.
- Utilizes aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitor situations to prevent breaches
Circulating Nurse
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
03.2008 - 03.2019
- Spearheaded the laser lead extraction program.
- Collaborated with the cath lab to create the transcatheter aortic valve replacement program (TAVR).
- Advanced clinician for general, plastics, Da Vinci robotics, and vascular services. Responsibilities included maintaining inventory and implant par levels.
- Coordinating continuing education for staff regarding new supplies and equipment. Maintaining, improving, and creating surgeon preference cards. Served as an point of contact for sales representatives and physicians.
- Assisted with writing competency for the mentoring and education of new cardiovascular nurses and overall organization of the open heart team.
- Maximized patient and family satisfaction by providing in person updates to family members whose loved ones are having lengthy surgeries.
Registered nurse
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
07.2006 - 03.2008
- Registered nurse on a busy medical/surgical unit. Managed care of 4-5 patients per day. Duties included receiving post-operative patients, patients being admitted from the emergency room, as well as discharges.
- Care of this patient population included physical and physiological assessments, medication management, wound care, assist with physical therapy, on going patient and family education, and home care management.
Nurse extern
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Preformed nursing role while completing nursing school.
- This provided an invaluable learning opportunity while under the supervision of an experienced registered nurse. This gave me the opportunity to practice and solidify critical thinking, organizational, and prioritizing skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA06.2006
Skills
- Registered nurse in the State of California, license number 683677
- BLS, ACLS, & PALS certified through American Heart Association
- CNOR certification
Affiliations
- CNOR certification
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Eisenhower Health
04.2024 - Current
Circulating Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2023 - 04.2024
Circulating Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2023
Circulating Nurse
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
03.2008 - 03.2019
Registered nurse
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
07.2006 - 03.2008
Nurse extern
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
06.2005 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Diego State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grossmont College
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