Medical Registered Nurse
Resume:
Kay Solomons
Aiken, SC 29803
Telephone: 803-***-****
Alternate phone: 803-***-****
acce8b@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking employment opportunity to utilize
excellent nursing skills with the ability also to educate patients and family, providing them with
skilled and quality patient-centered family care. 30 years as an RN with excellent communication
and teaching skills. 26 years experience in surgery working in urgent and high volume hospital
settings as well as 5 of those years in a smaller community hospital setting. Additional skills
include patient assessment, special procedures, endoscopy, RN first assistant training, charge nurse
with the responsibility of ordering and managing supplies focusing on cost containment. 5 + years
as Charge Nurse over Transplant Surgery (Kidney/Pancreas donor and recipients, Vascular
procedures, Dialysis Access surgery) and Surgical Oncology (Liver Resections, Breast surgery,
Colon Surgery and Chemotherapy Access Device Insertions). 13 year history as a Pastoral
Counselor, currently an Ordained Minister. Enrolled in classes pursuing a Master’s Degree in
Counseling seeking board certification in Trauma, Grief and Crisis Counseling.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse, Georgia Regents Medical Center, Augusta Ga 2002 to
Present
Supervise surgical technicians, RN’S, medical students and ancillary personnel in the OR
working within Surgical Oncology and Transplant cases. Manage employee review process
regarding those assigned to my services. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
and quality control measures within the department. Enforce AORN standards within the
department, especially within my services. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making
ability consistent with medical protocols. Perform all tasks with a patient-centered focus while
seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Utilize strong assessment
skills and critical-thinking ability to determine patient care within the OR. Strong emphasis
on patient safety. Provide in-service education on new equipment and procedures. Maintain
patient charts and patient files ensuring compliance to HIPPA regulations. Educate new staff
and students to computerized charting and care of the patient in surgery.
Senior Staff Nurse, Aiken Regional Medical Center, Aiken SC Jan 2002-Dec 2002
Circulated as a Senior RN on multiple surgical procedures. Emphasis on Vascular, General,
Plastics and CT surgery.
Senior Staff Nurse, Providence Hospital, Columbia SC 2000-2002
Worked as a RN circulator and Scrub Nurse in GI surgery and some Orthopedic cases.
Senior Lead Staff Nurse/RN First Assistant, Effingham Hospital, Springfield Ga 1995-2000
Worked as a Circulator and Scrub Nurse as well as an RN First Assistant in General Surgery,
Minor Orthopedic Surgery, Urology and some ENT cases. Provided IV conscious sedation,
performed pre-op assessments, ordering the appropriate labs and tests per established
protocol. Proficient in endoscopy procedures and patient discharge teaching. Worked with
general surgeon with nursing home patients debriding wounds under the supervision of
surgeon and independently providing wound care to residents. Also was responsible for
removing staples and stitches as needed. Drew blood for lab tests, hung blood and blood
products during surgery, performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests as ordered.
Staff Nurse, Candler Hospital, Savannah Ga 1983-1995
Began as an LPN (graduated in 1981 from Memorial Medical Center School of Practical
Nursing with Honors in 1981) in 1982. Once obtaining my RN continued working on Med/Surg
Unit till 1987. Then transferred to the Operating Room. Circulated and scrubbed on multiple
surgeries. Strong emphasis in Laparoscopic Surgery. Was on the team that performed the first
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the Southeast.
E D U C AT I O N :
A S S O C I AT E D E G R E E I N N U R S I N G
A R M S T R O N G A T L A N T I C U N I V E R S I T Y, S A VA N N A H
GEORGIA 1983
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
B I B L E B A P T I S T H I G H S C H O O L 1 9 7 8 G R A D UAT E
L I C E N S E S A N D C E R T I F I C AT I O N S :
GEORGIA RN NURSING LICENSE # RN069280 (ISSUED
1983)
S O U T H CA R O L I NA R E G I S T E R E D N U R S E L I C E N S E
(WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OF BEING REISSUED 8/2013)
B A S I C L I F E S U P P O R T C E R T I F I C AT I O N T H R O U G H T H E
A M E R I C A N H E A R T A S S O C I AT I O N.
SKILLS:
*Skilled in conducting physical examinations
* Laparoscopic procedures expert
* Compassionate Pastoral Counselor certified in Temperament
Counseling
*Psych and Mental Health care understanding via the surgical experience
and counseling
*Broad medical terminology understanding
*Committed to Quality Control and maintaining Standards of Care
*Culturally sensitive
*Strong medical ethic
*Trained in in-and-outpatient care
*Infection control standards knowledgable with strong skills in maintaing
sterility.
*Colostomy care familiarity
*Expert in minor surgery assistance as well as major
*Specimen collection/processing proficiency
*Wound care knowledge
*OR experience (long history)
*Computerized charting experience
*Skilled in various medical equipment upkeep and use
* Skilled in drawing blood, assessing vitals and other standard nursing
skills
*High compassion for people in need, patient and understanding with
others
*Excellent teacher (Thoroughly enjoy it)
*Skilled in conflict resolution and diffusing volatile situations
*Reliable transportation and valid Drivers License
REFERENCES:
* PATRICIA JENNINGS RN(FORMER SUPERVISOR) GEORGIA
REGENTS MEDICAL CENTER; PHONE 803-***-****; WORK
* KEISHA SPEARMAN, TEAM MEMBER GEORGIA REGENTS
MEDICAL CENTER, PHONE 706-***-****
* PASTOR DARRYL MORGAN, PASTOR SOUTHWIND CHURCH IN
AIKEN SC, PHONE, 803-***-****
* AMANDA BROWN. FRIEND, AIKEN SC, PHONE, 803-***-****
* DR SCOTT LIND, FORMER CHIEF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY,
GEORGIA REGENTS MEDICAL CENTER, CELL 352-***-****
* LESLIE DICKERT, SALES REP COVIDIEN, PHONE 803-***-****
* SHADRICKA GREEN, SURGICAL SCHEDULING SPECIALIST,
GEORGIA REGENTS MEDICAL CENTER, 706-***-****
* DON JONES, GEORGIA REGENTS MEDICAL CENTER, ENT RN,
PHONE 706-***-****
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