CV / English / Operating Room Nurse

Address: 342 Meadow Lane, Springfield, IL 62704 Phone: (555) 123-4567 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emilycarterrn

Dedicated and patient-focused Operating Room Nurse with over 5 years of experience in fast-paced surgical settings. Skilled in providing compassionate care, ensuring the operating room environment is safe, equipment functions properly, and operative procedures are conducted under maximum efficiency. Committed to working collaboratively with surgical teams to deliver high-quality patient care and achieve optimal surgical outcomes.

• Surgical Assistance: Proficient in assisting surgeons during a variety of surgical procedures, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
• Patient Preparation: Experienced in prepping patients for surgery, including explaining procedures, answering questions, and administering pre-operative medications.
• Sterilization Techniques: Knowledgeable in sterilization techniques and infection control protocols to maintain a sterile operating environment.
• Critical Thinking: Able to quickly assess and respond to changes in patient condition or surgical procedure requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Excellent at working within interdisciplinary teams, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists.

• Certifications:
  • Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Technologies: Proficient in the use of electronic health records (EHR) systems, surgical instruments, and sterilization equipment.

Professional Experience

Senior Operating Room Nurse Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield, IL March 2019 - Present - Coordinate and supervise the nursing team in the Operating Room. - Assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses. - Maintain a sterile environment in the operating room, ensuring all infection control guidelines are met. - Participate in the evaluation and procurement of new surgical equipment and supplies.

Operating Room Nurse Lincoln Health System, Decatur, IL July 2017 - February 2019 - Provided direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. - Assisted surgical teams during complicated surgeries. - Managed patient care in pre-operative and post-operative units. - Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL Graduated: May 2017

Registered Nurse License State of Illinois Issued: June 2017

Continuing Education - Completed annual training in advanced surgical nursing techniques. - Attended a workshop on 'Innovations in Surgical Technology' in 2021.

Referees

Dr. Lisa Harper Chief Surgeon Springfield Regional Medical Center Email: [email protected] Phone: (555) 987-6543

James Arnold, RN Nurse Manager Lincoln Health System Email: [email protected] Phone: (555) 654-3210