New Bern Technician

MELVIN AND ADELL

Current Location: **** Brett Dr. Monroe, NC

Email: ******@***.***

Phone: 352-***-****

SUMMARY:

Non-Certified Surgical Tech and Operating Room RN with over 38 years of experience working within various healthcare settings.

Knowledgeable at general thoracic colon, rectal obstetrics, gynecology, oral and maxillofacial orthopedic, urology, vascular and endoscopy.

Skilled in providing patient care to diverse population including adults to geriatrics.

Proficient in using various EMR charting system such as Cerner and Meditech, etc.

SKILLS:

Scrubbing

Circulating

First Assistant

General OR

Isolation precautions

Infection preventions

Patient rights

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

BLS Expires: 09/2022

EDUCATION:

Associate Degree in Nursing Dec 1979 Monroe Community College, Rochester NY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Employment Gap Dec 2021 to Jun 2022

Reason: Looking for a new opportunity.

Novant Health, Charlotte NC Nov 2021 to Nov 2021

Non-Certified Surgical Technician

Employment Gap May 2020 to Oct 2021

Reason: Need some personal time off now looking for a new opportunity.

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Elkin NC Dec 2019 to Apr 2020

Non-Certified Surgical Technician/OR RN

Number of hospital beds: 81

Computer charting system: CPSI

Experience in surgery as Scrub nurse, Circulating, First assisting, and Charge nurse.

Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference.

Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for patient.

Employment Gap Sep 2018 to Nov 2019

Reason: Personal time off.

Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern NC Jun 2017 to Aug 2018

OR RN(Charge nurse and Scrub)

Computer charting system: Cerner.

Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for patient.

Adhered to AORN standards of preoperative practice.

Prepared and assisted operating rooms, and managed post-operative patient care.

Carolina Healthcare System Northeast, Concord NC Oct 2016 to Jun 2017

Circulator RN

Computer charting system: Cerner.

Worked in Trauma unit.

Maintained a safe surgical environment.

Assisted in preparing surgery schedules and planning preoperative care for patients.

Employment Gap Nov 2011 to Oct 2016

Reason: Personal time off

Florida Hospital Waterman, Tavares FL Jun 2000 to Oct 2011

OR RN(Charge Nurse)

Delivered patient care for geriatric patients on all units.

Supervised all unit staff, evaluating staff requirements, floor assignments and provided direction to all who were assigned each shift.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Florida Hospital Altamonte, Altamonte Springs FL 1982 to Jun 2000

OR RN(Charge Nurse)

Supervised all unit staff, evaluating staff requirements, floor assignments and provided direction to all who were assigned each shift.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Rochester General Hospital, Rochester NY 1979 to 1982

OR RN

Ensured OR readiness by maintaining stringent quality standards and safety precautions.

Planned and executed guided imagery program for use with local urology patients. Expanded to use during pre-induction for all operative patients.

Researched and compiled monthly on patient safety data regarding administration of pre-operative antibiotics.

Participated in ongoing quality assurance (QA) program that met or surpassed hospital/JCAHO standards for patient and staff safety.

Transitioned from Main OR to newly opened state of the art same day surgical center. Played key role in developing efficient patient flow patterns and quick room turnover times.

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