Tiffany Shipp

RN, BSN, CNOR, RNFA

Kirkwood, MO *3122 314-***-**** ad3lgb@r.postjobfree.com

Registered Nurse First Assist

CVOR/ TRANSPLANT/LEVEL ONE TRAUMA Nurse

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A dedicated and highly motivated professional with 35+ years of compelling experience as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) and Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Nurse. An expert in Da Vinci XI surgical system proficient in various advanced life support and medically stabilizing skills. A talented multitasker with innate high-functioning processing skills in consistently challenging and taxing situations. Upholding integrity by acting within the institution's beliefs, standards, and expectations. Highly versatile and quick-witted in a fast-paced environment, skilled in administering nursing care while ensuring the successful application of procedures through competent clinical practice and nursing applications.

CORE EXPERTISE & COMPETENCIES

Surgical Operations Knot Tying, Instrument Handling & Hemostasis Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Trauma Nursing

Injury Prevention Critical Care Nursing Healthcare Management Emergency Nursing Acute Care Patient Care

Patient Safety Patient Education Patient Advocacy Program Documentation Medication Administration

Medical Event Coordination Operative Procedures Biomedical Engineering Forecasting & Anticipation Multitasking

Good Decision-Making Skills Solid Work Ethics Problem-Solving Skills Strategic Planning Analytical

Attention to Detail Adaptability Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity Self-Motivated Time Management Skills

Fine Interpersonal Skills Stellar Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Assistant Nurse Manager Cardiac/Vascular Surgery March 2023-Present

Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis, MO

Manages Cardiac/Vascular staff for level I trauma teaching hospital. Magnet certified.

Perform daily time edits for payroll.

Responsible for staff productivity and the overall operational goals of cardiac surgery as established by perioperative leadership.

Interview staff for open positions.

Determine daily staffing needs for 14 suite Operating Room.

Prepare daily huddle agenda for staff communication .

Complete unit readiness and standard work for Joint Commission.

Neuro Spine ENT Ortho Trauma Travel Nurse Nov 2022 – February 2023

Barnes Jewish Hospital St. Louis, MO

Collaborate with trauma surgeons in overseeing and coordinating multidisciplinary care delivered to surgical procedure.

Treat patients with traumatic injuries, identifying crisis systems and conducting Plastic, ENT, and Microvascular services.

Special knowledge and skill in reconstructive flap surgery in coordinating Plastic, ENT, and Microvascular services.

Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Travel Nurse July 2022 – Nov 2022

Boone Health Hospital Columbia, MO

Supervise the sterilizing process and coordinate the appropriate surgical suite based on the surgery and surgeon’s preference.

Cofunction with the heart team to supervise patient care activities, prioritize the highest safety and meet surgical standards for the patient. Effectively communicating with members of the healthcare team to promote a collaborative environment.

Deliver patient care in complex, urgent, and lifesaving situations, initiating corrective actions with critical thinking skills in emergent situations and providing quality patient-centered care through competent clinical practice and nursing applications.

Operating Room Travel Nurse May 2022 – Jun 2022

Mayo Clinic Hospital Jacksonville, FL

Utilized cutting-edge mechanisms using da Vinci XI Robotic System for Gynecology, Urology, and General procedures.

Performed perioperative assessments through the nursing process framework to determine the patient’s stability for surgery.

Assisted physicians with critical examinations, procedures, and other patient-care activities such as monitoring and evaluation.

Operating Room Travel Nurse Dec 2021 – Apr 2022

St. Mary’s Regional Hospital Reno, NV

Streamlined a trauma and hybrid operating room for endovascular procedures, assuming responsibility and accountability for direct patient care during day-to-day clinical operation and patient flow in the hybrid operating room department.

Adept and efficient with the da Vinci Xi Robotic surgeries for Gynecology, Urology, and General procedures.

Scrubbed and worked in sterile conditions for Orthopedic, Neuro, and Gynecology procedures, ensuring they ran smoothly.

Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Travel Nurse Sep 2021 – Dec 2021

Boone Health Hospital Columbia, MO

Adeptly monitored the patient, informing hospital ward staff and surgeons about medical issues, collaborating to assist with problem identification and resolution, cost containment issues, and implementing new services.

Prepared the Heart suite, ensuring that all equipment worked as intended, which included surgical equipment and instruments. Skillfully assisted anesthesia administration with intubation and line setup, exercising teamwork and clear communication.

Empathized and expressed compassion for patients and families by helping them understand and communicate updates.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE continued

Operating Room Travel Nurse Oct 2020 – Jan 2021

Lakeview Regional Medical Center Covington, LA

Conducted pre-operative and post-operative teaching to the patient and their family members, acting as a patient advocate before, during, and after surgery; monitored patients and assessed patients for any post-procedural skin alterations.

Maintained a safe surgical environment and acted as the charge nurse for a multi-suite operating room when needed.

Registered Nurse First Assist & OR Staff Jul 2019 – Jun 2020

UT Health Tyler Tyler, TX

Practiced intra-operative surgical first assisting, such as providing surgical site exposure, controlling bleeding, providing hemostasis, tissue handling and cutting, suture incisions, wound management, and draping for surgical procedures.

Managed and circulated all procedures, including but not limited to endovascular and robotic total hip joint procedures.

Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Travel Nurse Feb 2019 – May 2019

The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, TX

Circulated and scrubbed for Heart suite, including but not limited to aortic root replacements and open-heart procedures such as Valve, ECMO, and HeartMate while implementing and conducting system performance measures.

Assisted and circulated endovascular and open vascular procedures, including but not limited to Carotids, FemPop Bypass, and AAA.

Operating Room Travel Nurse May 2018 – Jan 2019

City Hospital at White rock Dallas, TX

Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated the provided nursing care based on knowledge, skills, and standards of practice.

Prepared surgical suite for General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Vascular, and Plastic; performed da Vinci Xi Robotic surgeries for Gynecology, collaborating with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for the patient.

Registered Nurse First Assist Staff Nov 2017 – Apr 2018

St. Luke’s Hospital Chesterfield, MO

Collaborated with surgeons and other health care providers to develop a care plan for the patient during surgery, developing a deep understanding to follow the surgeon’s instructions and communicate with members of the surgical team.

Used medical devices and instruments, utilizing knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures and applied principles of asepsis and infection control skillfully.

Registered Nurse First Assist Staff Jun 2016 – Aug 2017

Barnes Jewish Hospital ST. Peter’s, MO

Performed an expanded and comprehensive perioperative role as a highly versatile first assistant to surgeons of all specialties, such as handling tissue as directed by the surgeon during the operative procedure and applying surgical dressings.

Monitored patients' responses and modified plan of care accordingly, educating patients on best practices for recovery, including pain management and wound maintenance, and participating in professional development and lifelong learning.

Registered Nurse First Assist // Clinical Nurse Specialist Dec 2012- Jun 2016

New Horizons Center for Cosmetic Surgery Skokie, IL

Captained busy cosmetic and reconstructive surgical practice in Chicago with a Medical Spa for Dr. Gregory Turowski.

Facilitated clinic performing preoperative interviews, prepping, first assisting, scrubbing, and circulating all plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgeries, including postoperative care such as dressing wounds and patient monitoring.

Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Apr 2012 – Nov 2012

Advocate Children’s Hospital Park Ridge, IL

Primed a busy pediatric plastic practice by being recruited by Dr. Frank Vicari, specializing in Craniofacial procedures with a primary focus on Head Shape Clinic for Chicago, including suburban areas with lower residential density.

Taught patients and parents’ essential tools to prepare them for inpatient surgery while coordinating with team clinics for cleft lip and palate procedures, including but not limited to Dental, ENT, Genetics, and Speech.

Operating Room Travel Nurse May 2011 – Mar 2012

University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM

University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA

Competently performed accurate nursing treatment and procedures per hospital policies and nursing practices.

Scrubbed and circulated all services, including trauma, for Level I trauma center, in addition to assessing, treating, and diagnosing traumatic injuries and illnesses that put patients at immediate risk and require emergency care.

Operating Room Local Agency Nurse Aug 2009 – Apr 2011

Heart Hospital of Austin // St. David’s Georgetown Hospital // Scoot & White Hospital // Dell’s Children’s Hospital

Equipped with knowledge in computerized charting with various software programs such as Epic, Meditech, and Cerner.

Skillfully adapted to different facilities to provide hospitals staffing relief and responsible for managing and circulating overall nursing services in the operating room to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA IN MONROE Monroe, LA

Registered Nurse First Assist Program

PERIOPERATIVE PLUS ASSOCIATES Mesa, AZ

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Nursing License License # 201-***-****

Missouri Compact

Basic Life Support (BLS) Expires Aug 2025

AHA Gaithersburg, MD

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Expires Apr 2024

AHA St. Louis, MO

Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) Expires Dec 2024

CCI Tyler, Texas

NOTABLE PROJECTS

Registered Nurse First Assist Staff Apr 2022

Operation Hope Medical Mission Trip Honduras

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Medical Programs: Epic, Meditech, Cerner, Allscripts, McKesson

Google Suite: Docs, Drive, Sheets, Presentations

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams

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