Summary of Qualifications

Registered nurse with *4 years of perioperative experience (to include one year of management) and one year of medical/surgical experience. Knowledgeable of sterile procedures and cleaning of equipment and workplace. Able to assist doctors with procedures and anticipate their needs. Communicates clearly with team to ensure smooth flow of surgical cases. Worked as preceptor to train and mentor new staff. Coordinated neurosurgery procedures as a neurological team leader. Promoted safe environment for patients and staff.

Education

Lincoln Memorial University May 2005

Associates of Science in Nursing ADN

East Tennessee State University May 2020

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

Honors: Dean’s List, Magna Cum Laude

Certification

nRegistered Nurse – TN licensure #150185

nCNOR

nBLS

nACLS

Employment History

Tennova – Clarksville, TN March 2019 – Current

Registered Nurse

Documented using Cerner system.

Provided patient care to all age groups.

Worked as OR/Endoscopy Manager from September 2019 – current.

Helped to train new staff to the perioperative environment.

HCA – Nashville and Clarksville, TN January 2015 – March 2019

Registered Nurse

nSpine surgery team leader.

nEducated and trained Perioperative 101 staff.

nWorked at a Level II trauma center and familiar with orthopedic, neurosurgical and general trauma procedures.

nPerformed as a holding room nurse and recovery room nurse at a surgery center.

nProvided patient care to all age groups, including pediatric dental and ENT patients.

nProficient with use of Medtronic Stealth Navigation and O-arm equipment.

RN Network – Nashville, TN and Lumberton, NC June 2014 – December 2014

Registered Nurse

nAdapted quickly to new surroundings and built report with staff and surgeons.

nDocumented using McKesson charting system.

nEnsured proficient room turnovers and collaborated with staff to improve operating room times.

ParkWest Medical Center – Knoxville, TN September 2013 – May 2014

Registered Nurse

nTeamed with coworkers to develop an organ harvest preference card and plan of procedure.

nDocumented patient charts with McKesson charting system.

nWorked with innovative 3D spine procedures using Brain Lab technology.

Tennova Physicians Regional Medical Center – Knoxville, TN March 2013 – September 2013

Registered Nurse

nSecond Assisted on general and gynecological procedures.

nEnsured patient comfort, privacy and care during perioperative procedures.

nFamiliar with oncologic gynecology, general and urology robotic procedures.

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center – Myrtle Beach, SC April 2009 – March 2013

Registered Nurse

nServed as Neurosurgical team leader from August 2009 – March 2013 at Level II facility.

nNominated Educator of the Year amongst peers.

nEducated staff of the safety and proper use of Jackson operating tables according to surgical procedures performed.

Volunteer Experience

Medical Mission Trip June 23 – July 3, 2012

Cairo, Egypt

nHelped to provide care to 600 patients in a six-day period.

nTreated all age groups using minimal triage equipment.

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