Aaron Sperling RN, BSN
Denver
Summary
Knowledgeable RN Care Manager with strong background in overseeing patient care plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Proven track record of improving patient outcomes through comprehensive care assessments and personalized intervention strategies. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance patient satisfaction and streamline care processes. Passion for continuing education in case management and care coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care, Registered Nurse Care Manager
VA Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- As a Registered Nurse Care Manager in the Primary Care clinic at Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center, my responsibilities include: completing post-ED/Urgent Care and post-discharge phone calls within 2 business days; managing secure messaging and CPRS alerts; performing Post-Void Residual urine test and home oxygen evaluation screening; actively managing a high risk registry which includes patients with elevated HgbA1C, hypertension, elevated LDLs, frequent hospitalizations/admissions, and frequent visits to the ED/Urgent Care; collaborating with the Teamlet, internal VA Services, and the Office of Community Care to provide care in line with patient's personalized health goals; managing triage, telephone triage, and scheduled and unscheduled patients; screening patients for social service, home care, and other community care needs, coordinating or making referrals as appropriate; promoting cost-effective use of resources; and providing education and counseling patients based upon the nursing process which includes systematic data gathering, assessment, appropriate nursing judgment, and evaluation of human responses to actual or potential health problems
Nurse Surgical Coordinator (Registered Nurse)
VA Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
- As a Nurse Surgical Coordinator at the VA Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center, my responsibilities included: qualifying patients in order for them to be referred to community care (with DOA to do so); assisting with outpatient specialty clinic management and utilization; coordinating surgical dates; assisting in operations, program implementation, personnel management, and overall operations in the Outpatient Surgical Clinic; performing blood draws, vitals, and suture removal; assisting with injections and casting; triaging urgent ER consults and collaborating with Radiology and Community Care to ensure timely patient care; demonstrating expertise about VA processes and regulations; and collaborating and communicating with surgeons
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
VA Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2022
- In the VA Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center OR, I performed the role of circulator
- Responsibilities included: communication with patient and family before and during surgery; ensuring all forms (consents, labwork, prior health screenings, etc.) are correct and accounted for; medication management and Foley catheter placement; leading ‘time out’, the pre- and post-surgery safety checks; conducting instrument counts, specimen collection and documentation; patient positioning; debriefing with surgeon after case and assisting anesthesiologist in induction of anesthetics and wake-up of patient
- As a scrub nurse, my job is to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and procedure taking place
- Responsibilities include: ensuring sterility of the field around the patient and instruments; opening packages of instruments and supplies in a way that maintains sterility; gowning and gloving each surgical team member; monitoring the movement of other personnel to maintain the sterile field; using my knowledge of anatomy and physiology to anticipate procedural steps; and making decisions in collaboration with circulating nurse about each procedure
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 12.2021
- At Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, I performed the role of circulator as well as Orthopedic Coordinator
- Responsibilities included: communication with patient and family before and during surgery; ensuring all forms (consents, labwork, prior health screenings, etc.) are correct and accounted for; medication management and Foley catheter placement; leading ‘time out’, the pre- and post-surgery safety checks; conducting instrument counts, specimen collection and documentation; patient positioning; debriefing with surgeon after case and assisting anesthesiologist in induction of anesthetics and wake-up of patient
- I also performed the role of scrub nurse
- As a scrub nurse, my job was to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and procedure taking place
- Responsibilities included: ensuring sterility of the field around the patient and instruments; opening packages of instruments and supplies in a way that maintains sterility; gowning and gloving each surgical team member; monitoring the movement of other personnel to maintain the sterile field; using my knowledge of anatomy and physiology to anticipate procedural steps; and making decisions in collaboration with circulating nurse about each procedure
- As orthopedic coordinator, it was my job to ensure that all orthopedic surgeries are scheduled correctly from the clinic and communication about surgeon needs are prioritized
- This included organizing and understanding complex orthopedic implants and their accompanying instrumentation for anticipated cases
- Additionally, I used my extensive experience to help train newly-stationed nurses and scrub techs about all orthopedic procedures so they may better help wounded soldiers coming from down range
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
The University of Colorado Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Performed the role of Operating Room Nurse as described above
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
University Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Performed the role of Operating Room Nurse as described above
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Memorial Sloan Kettering
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Performed the role of Operating Room Nurse as described above
Registered Nurse, Operating Room, member of Orthopedic Team
The University of Colorado Hospital
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Performed the role of Operating Room Nurse as described above
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Joseph’s Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Performed the role of Operating Room Nurse as described above
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
The Hospital For Special Surgery
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Performed the role of Operating Room Nurse as described above
Education
Perioperative 101 -
Hospital for Special Surgery
01.2010
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland06.2009
Skills
- Primary Care, Registered Nurse Care Manager
- Nurse surgical navigator- Orthopedics
- Perioperative Orthopedic Service Coordinator
- Experience managing complex patients who require coordination after ED/Urgent Care visits and long hospitalizations
- Experience triaging consults and helping place referrals
- Uses strong, closed-loop communications skills to connect patient to full suite of medical services
- Demonstrates empathy and a commitment to helping patients navigate the complex VA system
Licensure And Certificates
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Registered Nurse - State of Colorado
- Registered Nurse - State of New York
- Certificate: Telehealth Triage
- Telepresenter Certificate Program, U. Of Florida
Timeline
Primary Care, Registered Nurse Care Manager
VA Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Nurse Surgical Coordinator (Registered Nurse)
VA Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
VA Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
The University of Colorado Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
University Medical Center
01.2018 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Memorial Sloan Kettering
10.2017 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, Operating Room, member of Orthopedic Team
The University of Colorado Hospital
06.2012 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Joseph’s Hospital
01.2012 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
The Hospital For Special Surgery
01.2010 - 01.2012
Perioperative 101 -
Hospital for Special Surgery
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Salisbury University
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