CaTrincer Carter
Chicago,IL
Summary
A dedicated and reliable Circulator nurse skilled in several surgical specialties and a will to learn even more. Strong, responsible work ethic, positive attitude and eager to take on new challenges. Devoted to giving patient centered care and patient satisfaction to every patient within my care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Circulator Nurse
Insight Hospital and Medical Center
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Contributed to patient care continuity by effectively liaising between surgical and nursing teams
- Maintained sterile environment, minimizing risk of infection during surgeries
- Provided comfort to patients during stressful moments prior to their surgeries with compassionate attention and empathetic listening skills
- Set up the operating room with the appropriate equipment, materials, medications ensuring that everything was in working order for surgery
- Sent images to PACS, printed pictures and ensured that the printer was in ready mode
- Returned all unused materials to stock and ensured that the operating room was cleaned and ready for the next surgery
- Available for on call
Surgical Registered Nurse
St Bernard Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Created work flow for Pre Admissions Testing
- Assisted in obtaining lab work, x-rays, and other diagnostic tests prior to admission
- Performed initial patient assessment for pre-admission visits and gathered pertinent medical information
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss current cases and develop strategies for improving quality of care provided
- Assessed physical condition of patients upon arrival and reported any abnormalities or changes to attending physician immediately
- Knowledgeable about aseptic technique
- Ensured consents, history and physicals and medical clearances are within policy guidelines
- Continuously monitored the condition of patients and reported any abnormal conditions
- Coordinated with core team members to ensure consistent patient care
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation
- Prepared specimens for pathology
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Resurrection University
04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
City Colleges of Chicago
04.2019
Skills
- Perioperative Care
- Stryker
- Olympus
- Arthrex
- General surgeries
- Urology
- Gynecology
- Orthopedic
- Podiatric
- Ophthalmology
- Pain management
- GI
- Cerner
Certification
ACLS, 2025
Timeline
OR Circulator Nurse
Insight Hospital and Medical Center
11.2023 - 02.2025
Surgical Registered Nurse
St Bernard Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
City Colleges of Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Resurrection University
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