Registered Nurse
- Assisted surgeons with a broad range of surgical procedures, including orthopeadics, plastics, and ortho spine.
- Prepared operating rooms for surgery by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment
- Assist during surgical procedures including scrubbing or circulating roles
- Strictly follows aseptic techniques during surgical and special procedures
- Ensures that specimens for diagnostic procedures are labeled correctly and accurately and sent to the laboratory
- Verifies and ensures accountability of instruments, sponges, needles and other items used during surgery
- Processes accurate charging for billing
- Takes care of instruments before and after surgery
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.