Operating Room Registered Nurse at Medical City Fort Worth, TX (2023-10 – Present)
- Performs the perioperative nursing role to include preoperative assessment of the patient, nursing care plan formulation, operative care plan implementation, and postoperative evaluation of the patient's response/outcome. Also evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of nursing care provided with documentation of such.
- Demonstrates understanding and utilization of principles of asepsis in all duties.
- Assists in the setting up and performance of cases by assembly of equipment and supplies according to sterile technique.
- Assists in the setting up and performance of cases by opening sterile packs, instruments, and supplies according to sterile technique.
- Prepares each patient for surgery by positioning the patient in the appropriate position, preparing the patient's operative site, confirming the procedure and site according to the surgeon's history and physical and operating room team, and helping move the patient to and from the operating table.
- Assists anesthesia personnel with the intubation/extubation of patients, the monitoring of fluid volume balance, the administration of blood/blood products, and the thermo-regulation of the patient.
- Performs surgical counts (sponges, sharps, and instruments) and documents nursing care on legal records.
- Handles specimens according to proper procedure.
- Assists in the clean-up of the operating room following surgery, including proper disposal of used supplies and sharps.
- Assumes responsibility for intra-operative patient safety related to positioning activities, the use of equipment, and the use of chemicals and solutions.
- Responsible for complete and thorough performance of assigned tasks, addressing specific needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients as necessary.
- Acts as the nursing advocate for the patient, upholding the patient's rights. Collaborates with other professional team members.
- Monitors the patient's level of consciousness, electrocardiogram, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation during local anesthetic procedures.
- Uses supplies conservatively and efficiently.
- Performs infection control activities to include observation of the surgical team during procedures, taking corrective actions as needed to maintain aseptic technique. Provides a surgically clean environment for patient care. Ensures the sterility of supplies and instrumentation used during operative procedures.
- Adheres to and practices Idaho Falls Community Hospital Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.
- Performs call duties for emergency surgeries after duty hours and weekends on a rotating basis.
- Has knowledge of policies and procedures of the department and facility.
Home Health Care Nurse at MAXIM HEALTH CARE SERVICE (2023-09 – 2023-12)
- Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. On each assignment, provides skilled nursing care/services in accordance with prescribed doctors' orders.
- Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
Behavioral Health Technician at JPS Hospital/Fort Worth, TX (2019-05 – 2023-09)
Patient Population Served: Adolescents, Adult, and Older Adult
- Assisted in the delivery of direct patient care as assigned by the nurse, reporting and documenting results including vital signs and specimens.
- Assisted in maintaining a therapeutic milieu with professional behavior and communication by engaging patients in groups and reporting patient participation and needs to the nurses and interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Assisted with admission, dismissal, and transfer of patients and checked patient property and secures valuables according to policy and procedures.
- Assisted patients in activities of daily living, engages with patients utilizing individuals coping/treatment plan to attend to their needs, and aids in non-aggressive crisis management.
- Assisted in maintaining patient safety in milieu utilizing non-aggressive patient management and environmental rounds.
- Escort patients within the facility, to other departments, to outside activities; transports patients in van as needed.
- Always maintained patient confidentiality on or off premises.
- Completed hand off communication with nurses and other staff when coming on and off unit to ensure patient safety and monitoring.
- Maintained close observation as ordered by the physician and documentation completed according to departmental policy and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of unit in collaboration with housekeeping department.
- Assisted in training and mentorship for other Behavioral Health Technicians.
- Performed all other job-related duties as assigned.
Certified Nursing Assistant at Texas Health Huguley Hospital/Burleson, TX (2019-01 – 2019-06)
- Perform general clerical duties, observe the telemetry monitors for a designated time frame, and specific non-professional services under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse/RN, to expedite the efficient function of the nursing unit consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and hospital administration
- Operate the call light system and recognize emergency alarms
- Answers telephone in a courteous manner, using name, title and location, within four rings, relaying information to appropriate nurse on a consistent basis
- Answers patient calls via intercom within one minute and refers message to appropriate nurse to promote prompt service to the patients on a consistent basis
- Notifies Charge Nurse/RN of pending admissions; notifies nurse of patient's arrival on unit or return to room from surgery/procedure with no more than three (3) documented variances, as observed by Charge Nurse/RN
- Prepares charts for new admissions
- Prepares charts for medical records following patient dismissal
- Labels charts and door with appropriate identification, allergy information and other pertinent information
- Keeps patient activity board updated on a consistent basis as observed by Charge Nurse/RN
