Professional in nursing with solid background in operating room management. Skilled in patient care, surgical protocols, and emergency response. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving optimal surgical outcomes. Reliable and flexible, ensuring smooth operations and high standards in dynamic environments.
Hi, I’m
Catherine Faldet
Nurse
Queenstown,OTA
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Southern Cross Central Lakes HospitalQueenstown, OTA
Operating Room Charge Nurse
03.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation, adhering to safety guidelines, and staying current on OR policies and procedures.
- Acted as a liaison between surgical teams and hospital administration, advocating for necessary resources and support for the operating room department.
- Mentored nursing staff on best practices in patient care and surgical assistance techniques.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced patient outcomes and reduced turnaround times in the operating room.
UC Health Yampa Valley Medical CenterSteamboat Springs, CO
Operating Room Charge Nurse/ Circulator
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Supervised daily operations of the operating room, ensuring optimal staffing and resource allocation.
- Coordinated surgical schedules in collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols, improving patient safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and ensuring availability of essential surgical supplies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in perioperative care techniques.
Children's Hospital ColoradoAurora, Colorado
Operating Room Charge Nurse
08.2024 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Directed nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create patient-centered care plans and improve outcomes.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through regular feedback sessions and performance evaluations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Colorado Northwestern CollegeCraig, CO
Associate of Science from Nursing
01-2015
University Overview
- Dean’s List Recognition
- GPA: 4.0
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Ethical practice
- Healthcare regulations
- Surgical care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Advanced cardiac life support
- EMR software
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Care Life Support
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Care Life Support
Timeline
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Operating Room Charge Nurse
Children's Hospital Colorado
08.2024 - 02.2025
Operating Room Charge Nurse/ Circulator
UC Health Yampa Valley Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Colorado Northwestern College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses
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