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Staff RN, Operating Room Resume Elena Klein Staff RN, Operating Room (614) 555-0184 elena.klein@example.com elenaklein Columbus, OH 43215 STRENGTHS Perioperative coordination Coordinate verification, positioning checks, counts, and handoffs so each case moves forward with clear shared expectations. Urgent case readiness When priorities shift, communicate with surgeons and anesthesia staff, locate equipment, and raise patient concerns promptly. Patient assessment Use focused assessments to identify relevant changes and bring them to the care team before they affect the next care step. Clear patient education Explain procedure readiness, recovery instructions, and warning signs in practical language patients and families can follow. Reliable documentation Record care and patient responses clearly in the health record, giving colleagues useful information for continuity and review. SKILLS Perioperative nursing Inpatient operating room nursing Patient assessment Individualized care planning Circulating nursing Preoperative verification Sterile technique Surgical counts Trauma case readiness Patient and family education Patient care delegation Interdisciplinary coordination Clinical documentation Evidence-based practice Patient safety LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 SUMMARY Ohio-licensed registered nurse with more than four years of experience in inpatient surgical care and perioperative services, including operating-room practice in a Level I trauma setting. Coordinate care from preoperative review through intraoperative support and postoperative handoff, using focused assessments, individualized plans, and evidence-based interventions . Partner with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, patients, families, and care teams to maintain safety, communicate changes, and support continuity. Bring experience in general, orthopedic, neurosurgical, urologic, and obstetric cases, along with current BLS certification and an ACEN-accredited nursing degree . EXPERIENCE Staff RN, Operating Room Summit Harbor Medical Center Jun 2024 - Present Cincinnati, OH Coordinate perioperative nursing care for scheduled and urgent cases in a multispecialty operating suite, completing patient verification, focused assessments, positioning checks, surgical counts, and structured handoffs. Provide circulating nursing for general, orthopedic, neurosurgical, urologic, and obstetric cases, adapting room preparation and safety checks to each procedure and the patient's clinical needs. Support trauma case readiness by communicating changing priorities with surgeons and anesthesia staff, locating needed equipment, and escalating patient condition concerns promptly. Record care and patient responses in the electronic health record, contributing clear documentation for continuity, quality review , and safe transitions from the operating room. Apply the nursing professional practice model during urgent case preparation by coordinating delegated patient care activities with circulating and support staff, then evaluating interventions and communicating condition changes to the surgical team. Involve patients and families in care decisions through concise preoperative explanations, confirming concerns and preferences with the team before transfer to the operating room . Perioperative Registered Nurse Northgate Surgical Pavilion Feb 2023 - May 2024 Dayton, OH Prepared adult patients for outpatient procedures through chart review, focused assessment, education, and confirmation of procedure-specific readiness with the care team. Circulated in general and orthopedic cases, maintaining sterile-field awareness, completing counts with surgical colleagues, and raising discrepancies before the next procedural step. Coordinated recovery handoffs with post-anesthesia staff and shared relevant observations with patients and families to support clear follow-up and continuity of care. Coordinated and evaluated nursing interventions for same-day surgical patients by reconciling assessment findings with procedure plans and recovery criteria, helping the team address readiness concerns before transfer. Registered Nurse, Surgical Care Unit Maple Ridge Hospital Jun 2022 - Jan 2023 Dayton, OH Delivered bedside nursing for adults recovering from general and orthopedic procedures, using timely assessments to identify changes and guide appropriate escalation. Updated care plans, administered ordered treatments, and evaluated patient response while coordinating daily priorities with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. Explained recovery instructions and warning signs to patients and families, reinforcing discharge plans and documenting understanding in the health record. Used the electronic health record to review orders, enter assessments, and document patient responses, supporting timely communication and cost-effective care through coordinated discharge planning. EDUCATION Associate Degree in Nursing Great Miami Community College 2022 Ohio CERTIFICATIONS Ohio Registered Nurse License, active Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, American Heart Association, renewed 2026 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Perioperative Practice: Circulating nursing, Sterile technique, Surgical counts Patient Care: Patient assessment, Care planning, Patient education Surgical Safety: Patient verification, Positioning checks, Structured handoffs Clinical Documentation: Electronic health records, Clinical charting, Patient response records Procedure Areas: General surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Neurosurgery Care Coordination: Post-anesthesia handoff, Interdisciplinary communication, Discharge documentation SKILLS Perioperative nursing Inpatient operating room nursing Patient assessment Individualized care planning Circulating nursing Preoperative verification Sterile technique Surgical counts Trauma case readiness Patient and family education Patient care delegation Interdisciplinary coordination Clinical documentation Evidence-based practice Patient safety LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate)

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