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Career Objective:
Detail-oriented and vigilant nursing professional with over 5+ years of experience in patient care in OT, looking forward to obtaining a Perioperative Nurse position at ‘ABC General Hospital’ to use my expertise in providing the best healthcare to patients before and after surgery.
Summary of Skills:
- Sound knowledge of surgical assistance and post-operative care given to patients
- Hands-on experience in preparing operation room, sterilization and maintenance of medical instruments
- Experienced in controlling infection and bleeding during surgery
- Capable of surgical planning, and handling 5 procedures per day by using standard sterilization techniques
- Matured, confident, with abilitity to stay calm under any situations
- Ability to monitor vital parameters prior and post operation to take sound decisions in the treatment of patients in line for surgical procedures
- Proficient in collecting blood samples for lab tests and medication administration using oral or IV techniques
- Exceptional ability to understand response given to complicated treatment, and calm down aggressive patients if required
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Work Experience:
Perioperative Nurse
Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA
March 2016 – Present
- Identifying complications during surgical procedures, and acting immediately under the supervision of surgeons to relax patients by giving timely IV dose
- Acquiring expertise in the use of various medical equipment, and ensuring efficiency of the equipment prior to use
- Providing preoperative and post-surgery care to patients in general surgery, endoscopy, orthopedic and reconstructive surgeries
- Maintaining reports about medicine administered, responses and blood loss for every surgical procedure
- Performing discharge formalities and educating patients’ family on wound care, medication, possible side-effects, and follow up schedules
- Liaising between physicians and family members and informing them about patient’s condition and further treatment plan
- Supervising newly joined registered nurses on methods used for providing care to patients post-operation
Perioperative Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital, Atlanta, GA
September 2012 – February 2015
- Monitored heart rate and blood pressure of patients operated for cardiac issues and high cholesterol
- Assisted specialists for regular followup rounds of 20 + patients who have gone through major surgical procedures
- Took responsibility to start peripheral IVs and foley catheters in pediatric department by assessing the situation and condition of patients
- Administered IV fluids, and antibiotics, monitored patients closely, recognized and immediately informed adverse effects and uncommon responses
- Coordinated with the team to provide AORN standard professional care to patients in level 2 trauma center facing replacement surgeries due to accidents
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of surgeons and OR nurses to achieve maximum care for patients
- Assisted physicians with the instruments during procedures and maintained an accurate count of sponges
Internship:
Perioperative Nursing Intern
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia
June 2010 – August 2012
- Administered sedation medicines for minor invasive procedures under the supervision of anesthesiologist
- Examined and assessed patient to understand their symptoms, collected blood samples, and sent it to the lab for identification of the disease
- Coordinated with the surgical team to learn about the preoperative, intraoperative and post-operative care for patients
- Prepared operation theater and performed prerequisite tests on patients
- Ensured patient consent and readiness before the operation by completing all documentation and formalities
- Provided post-operative care and administered IVs to subside pain and reduced side effects
- Maintained surgical instrument in the operation theater, medical inventory, and filled requisition for sor shorrage
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia
2012
Certification:
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Registered Nurse, 2012CNOR Certification, 2013
Reference:
On request.