CLOE BURFORD
Greensburg
Summary
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Charge Nurse
UPMC East
01.2023 - Current
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operating room efficiency and overall patient experience.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the operating room suite resulting in reduced downtime between surgeries.
- Acted as a liaison between surgical teams and hospital administration, advocating for necessary resources and support for the operating room department.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation, providing guidance on operation room protocols and nursing responsibilities.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC East
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC East
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
12.2020
High School Diploma -
Deer Lakes High School
Cheswick, PA06.2019
Skills
- Personal accountability
- Strong organizational skills
- Adaptability to change
- Patient representation
- Infection safety protocols
- Effective team collaboration
- Effective patient positioning
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Analytical reasoning
- Creative Problem Solving
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Family and Patient Support
- SBAR Communication
- ACLS certification
- Surgical care
Timeline
Operating Room Charge Nurse
UPMC East
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC East
10.2021 - 01.2023
Patient Care Technician
UPMC East
02.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Deer Lakes High School
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
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