Linda Peschon

*** **** ******, ****** ****, IA **360

adw6m9@r.postjobfree.com

Ph: 712-***-****

Professional Summary

Experienced and motivated Registered Nurse with a strong background in the Operating Room. Able to work well with all types of people, and be respectful and understanding. Able to lead a surgical team, with great communication and prioritizing skills. Previous employment includes the Spencer Hospital in Spencer, Iowa and Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake, Iowa. My specialty is in the Operating Room, as I have 36 years of experience as a surgery nurse. However, I adapt well to new experiences and job duties expected of me.

Looking for PRN/part-time status for my future employment. Skills

LEADER

● Directed the flow of the operating room team

● Trained new nurses in the Operating Room

● Strong communication and listening skills

● Respected by team

EXPERIENCE

● 39 years experience as an RN

● 36 years Operating Room

● Respected and used as a resource to team members, and other room personnel

COMPOSURE

● Able to handle high stress and urgent events in the Operating room, and other areas of care

● Maintained composure and quick thinking

skills to ensure a great outcome

PATIENCE

● Trained many new nurses in the operating room with patience and understanding COMPASSION

● Kind and caring to patients, coworkers, and visitors COMMUNICATION

● Excellent communication skills

● Listened closely, spoke clearly, and transferred important information accurately and timely in the medical field

Experience

Respite Connection

Worked as a respite employee providing respite care to disabled teens and families, as well as teaching the disabled teens skills for activities of daily living. My duties included providing a safe, and supervised environment for the teen, so that they could learn and grow daily with personal, social and behavioral goals in mind.

Education First (EF) – Registered Nurse

Worked as a camp nurse in the EF welcome camp for Foreign Exchange students, who were arriving in America to stay with host families throughout the country. At the welcome camp in Allentown, Pennsylvania, my duties as an RN was to assess and treat the students and staff staying at the camp with various ailments and conditions. If the ailment or condition was serious enough that I was unable to safely and adequately treat the student, they were transported to the urgent care clinic or ER in Allentown. I was one of two nurses to perform this duty for the students and staff. My session was two weeks in duration. Spencer Hospital - Registered Nurse

As a circulator, I managed the flow of the surgery cases that were taking place in the room I was assigned to, managing the set-up, sterile equipment, trays and supplies, checking and operating machines, assisting the surgery technician, anesthetist and surgeon. Responsible for making sure the patient was ready for surgery, and all checklists were completed, and medications administered, as well as notifying the OR team, supervisor, and the surgeon of any problems or delays. Directly responsible for the flow of the operating room I was assigned to. Leading patient safety and well-being as a top priority for the surgery team. Lakes Regional Healthcare - Registered Nurse

Worked in the Operating Room for 20 years at Lakes Regional Healthcare as an Registered Nurse, directing the flow of the surgery cases assigned to me, as well as directing the technician on my surgery team. Assisted anesthetist as needed, and surgeons to keep the surgeries flowing well, and obtain great outcomes. Patient safety is a high priority, as well as their comfort and feelings of well-being

Worked as an RN on the Medical/Surgical floor of an acute care hospital for 2 1/2 years. Responsible for the care of 6-10 patients on my shift, and supervising the LPN's and CNA's that were assisting with patient care. In charge of medications, IV's, treatments, documentation, transcribing Doctor's orders, and surgery pre-op duties. Accura HealthCare of Milford - Registered Nurse

Worked in a nursing home for 8 months as an RN. In charge of LPN's and CNA's on night shift, supervising treatments, wound care, feedings, administering medications, documentation, and reporting to the Director or Doctor of any changes in resident's status. Education

Associate of Science

Iowa Lakes Community College

Graduated with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)