Operating Room Registered Nurse Resume Leila Miles Operating Room Registered Nurse (717) 555-2846 leila.miles@example.com linkedin.com/example/leilamiles Lancaster, PA 17603 STRENGTHS Clinical Judgment When patient status changed, assessed findings quickly, raised concerns with anesthesia staff, and supported a safer plan. Patient Advocacy Protected dignity during preparation and positioning, then explained each step in language families could follow. Team Communication Clear updates helped surgeons, anesthesia staff, PACU nurses, and caregivers maintain continuity during busy cases. Sterile Practice During scrub support, anticipated instruments and supplies while preserving sterile technique and accurate surgical counts. Clinical Teaching New nurses sought practical guidance on circulating workflows, safety checks, documentation, and professional communication. SKILLS Perioperative Nursing Operating Room Circulation Scrub Support Patient Positioning Surgical Preparation Nursing Assessment Care Planning Intraoperative Care Sterile Technique Surgical Safety Clinical Judgment Patient Communication Quality Improvement Staff Teaching Multidisciplinary Handoffs LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 4.9 Years Operating Room Registered Nurse at Keystone Valley Medical Center (2.2 Years) Perioperative Registered Nurse at Susquehanna Surgical Center (2.7 Years) SUMMARY Operating Room Registered Nurse with five years of progressive perioperative experience across ambulatory surgery and hospital operating rooms . Provides safe, compassionate care for adult and pediatric patients through assessment, preparation, positioning, intraoperative monitoring, circulating, scrub support , and postoperative handoffs. Applies sound nursing judgment when developing care plans, evaluating patient responses, and escalating concerns before incision or during procedures. Communicates clearly with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, patients, families, PACU nurses, and postacute caregivers. Active Pennsylvania RN with current BLS, ACLS, and PALS credentials. Contributes to quality audits, staff teaching, infection prevention, documentation accuracy, and preference card readiness. Brings calm decision making, precise clinical documentation, emotional steadiness, and dependable teamwork to high volume surgical settings, supporting safe outcomes and continuity of care. EXPERIENCE Operating Room Registered Nurse Keystone Valley Medical Center July 2024 - Present Harrisburg, PA Supports varied hospital operating room cases at a progressive practice level, coordinating circulating, preparation, positioning, counts, specimens, handoffs, and peer education. Partners with surgeons, anesthesia staff , PACU nurses, patients, families, and caregivers to protect safety and continuity. Circulated general, orthopedic, gynecologic, and ENT cases, coordinating readiness, verification, positioning, counts, specimens, and handoffs. Completed perioperative assessments and individualized care plans, escalating history or status concerns before incision for timely review. Prepared rooms and patients with sterile practices, confirming supplies and equipment for safe, efficient case execution. Provided scrub support during staffing constraints, maintaining sterile technique , anticipating instruments, and preserving accurate surgical counts . Communicated updates with patients, families , PACU nurses , and caregivers, supporting clear transitions through postoperative recovery. Contributed to quality audits and peer education on documentation, safety checks, and case preparation across daily workflows. Perioperative Registered Nurse Susquehanna Surgical Center October 2021 - June 2024 York, PA Managed adult and pediatric ambulatory cases in a high turnover surgical center, balancing patient advocacy, procedural flow, infection prevention, clinical judgment, and communication. Supported orientation, case reviews, room turnover , and dependable surgical readiness across multidisciplinary teams. Managed adult and pediatric ambulatory cases, balancing patient advocacy, procedural flow, infection prevention , and communication. Positioned and prepared patients, verifying pressure protection, skin preparation, equipment availability, and documentation before surgical start. Applied clinical judgment during patient changes, communicating findings to surgeons and anesthesia staff while documenting responses. Coordinated specimens , implants, medications , supplies, and turnover details, maintaining accurate records and dependable room readiness. Reinforced perioperative and discharge information with patients and families, using clear explanations that reduced uncertainty. Supported nurse orientation and case reviews, sharing practical guidance on circulating workflows, safety practices, and communication. PROJECTS Ambulatory Case Readiness Initiative 2024 Improved daily preparation for varied surgical cases through preference card review, supply verification, room setup checks, and clearer handoffs among circulating nurses, surgeons, anesthesia staff, and recovery teams. Perioperative Safety Audit Support 2023 Supported quality review of documentation, surgical safety checks, counts, specimens, and transition notes, helping clinical teams identify workflow gaps and reinforce consistent perioperative practice. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Peer Education Recognition for supporting nurse orientation, case reviews, and practical operating room instruction. Quality Improvement Contribution for supporting documentation audits, surgical safety checks, and consistent case preparation. Clinical Team Recognition for calm communication, patient advocacy, and dependable support during high turnover surgical days. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Nursing Millersville University of Pennsylvania GPA: 4.0 2021 Millersville, PA Coursework: Perioperative nursing, patient assessment, clinical judgment, nursing care planning CERTIFICATIONS Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License 2026 Basic Life Support 2026 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 2026 Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2026 TECHNICAL SKILLS Perioperative Nursing: Circulating, Scrub support, Intraoperative care Patient Care: Assessment, Care planning, Response evaluation Surgical Preparation: Positioning, Skin preparation, Room readiness Sterile Practice: Sterile technique, Surgical counts, Infection prevention Clinical Communication: Patient education, Family communication, Clinical handoffs Surgical Safety: Patient verification, Safety checks, Specimen handling Emergency Credentials: BLS, ACLS, PALS Case Coordination: Implant coordination, Medication coordination, Supply coordination Quality Improvement: Quality audits, Improvement projects, Documentation review Clinical Leadership: Staff teaching, Nurse orientation, Case review SKILLS Perioperative Nursing Operating Room Circulation Scrub Support Patient Positioning Surgical Preparation Nursing Assessment Care Planning Intraoperative Care Sterile Technique Surgical Safety Clinical Judgment Patient Communication Quality Improvement Staff Teaching Multidisciplinary Handoffs PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Association, professional nursing participation and continued clinical learning. Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, perioperative practice education and operating room standards. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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