Coleen Taylor
Trafford
Summary
Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse with extensive background in high-pressure surgical settings. Proficient in patient preparation, surgical assistance, and post-operative care, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and critical thinking. Established positive relationships with patients and healthcare teams while upholding rigorous care standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
Forbes Hospital
Monroeville
04.2013 - Current
- Circulated in various surgeries, including general, colorectal, gynecological, ENT, urology, plastics, orthopedics, neurosurgery, thoracic, and robotics.
- Provided scrub assistance for general surgery, ENT, plastics, and urology procedures.
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Circulated surgeries in general, laparoscopic, robotic, neuro, ENT, transplants, ortho, and plastics.
- Operated in fast-paced environment as Registered Nurse in Operating Room with 36 hours per week.
- Utilized Cerner for efficient patient data management and surgical documentation.
Operating Room - Circulating Nurse
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
Gettysburg
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Circulated in Epic OR for general surgeries, laparoscopic procedures, and endoscopies.
- Supported orthopedic surgeries including total joint replacements, spine procedures, and arthroscopies.
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided nursing care in operating room for patients with diverse needs at facility with 547 beds.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient procedures and optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized Epic electronic health record system for accurate documentation and patient data management.
- employed by Trusted Health
Operating Room - Circulating Nurse
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Served as circulating nurse in Level 2 trauma center with 630 beds, ensuring patient safety.
- Managed comprehensive care for patients in operating room during high-pressure situations.
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
UPMC Montefiore
Pittsburgh
03.2011 - 04.2013
- Circulated surgeries using Cerner, including laparoscopic and vascular procedures.
- Assisted in kidney and liver transplants, trauma cases, and plastic surgeries.
Ambulatory Surgery Center - Registered Nurse
Brandon Regional Hospital
Brandon
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Circulated procedures in outpatient surgery center for ENT, podiatry, general surgery, orthopedics, colonoscopy, and endoscopy.
- Managed patient care in a 407-bed ambulatory surgery center with a focus on pediatric and adult cases.
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk
01.2010 - 11.2010
- Circulated various surgical procedures in a 250-bed facility, including laparoscopic and orthopedic surgeries.
- Provided nursing support for general, gynecological, urology, neurosurgery, ENT, and plastic surgeries.
- Maintained proficiency with Cerner for efficient operating room documentation and patient management.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure adherence to protocols and safety standards.
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Pittsburgh
08.2008 - 12.2009
- Circulated and scrubbed for liver and kidney transplants, laparoscopic procedures, urology, vascular, orthopedics, and neurosurgery as Registered Nurse in operating room.
- Operated Epic OR Charge system to enhance workflow efficiency.
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
UPMC St. Margaret
Pittsburgh
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Circulated various surgical procedures, including laparoscopic, vascular, and orthopedic surgeries in operating room.
- Managed care for patients undergoing sports medicine, ortho spine, ENT, and plastic surgeries.
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh
10.2000 - 05.2006
- Provided patient care on trauma surgical floor, managing complex cases for one year.
- Cared for patients with diverse medical needs recovering from car accidents and violent incidents.
- Transferred to operating room in 2001 for nursing training, developing essential skills.
- Circulated and scrubbed in general surgery, vascular, laparoscopic, robotic procedures, and organ transplants.
Rehabilitation Unit - Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
Greenville
01.2000 - 10.2000
- Acquired diverse experience as traveling registered nurse across multiple hospitals in United States.
- Completed contracts ranging from three to nine months at various healthcare facilities.
- Employed by American Mobile to provide high-quality nursing care in rehabilitation unit.
- Worked 40 hours per week in fast-paced Epic Med-Surg and rehabilitation environments.
Rehabilitation Unit - Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle
09.1999 - 12.1999
- Provided high-quality nursing care for patients recovering from spinal cord and brain injuries.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- employed by American Mobile.
Medical Surgical Unit - Registered Nurse
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
Columbus
05.1999 - 08.1999
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for patients with complex medical needs in skilled nursing unit.
- Utilized Cerner software to document patient information and track care plans efficiently.
- employed by American Mobile.
Medical Surgical Unit - Registered Nurse
Phoenix memorial hospital
Phoenix
11.1998 - 05.1999
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in a 300-bed medical surgical unit.
- Executed nursing responsibilities for skilled nursing patients using Cerner software. p
- Employed by American Mobile.
Long Term Acute Care Unit - Registered Nurse
Heartland care center
Pittsburgh
06.1998 - 10.1998
- Provided nursing care for patients in a subacute unit during evening and overnight shifts.
- Contributed to a Long Term Acute Care Unit with 100 bed capacity.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes on Med-Surg unit.
Long Term Care - Registered Nurse
William Penn Care center
Jeannette
07.1995 - 06.1998
- Provided nursing care in a long-term care facility with 100 beds for geriatric patients.
- Worked 40 hours per week as a registered nurse, ensuring high standards of patient care.
- Transitioned from nursing assistant to registered nurse after successfully passing licensing exam.
Education
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA05-1995
Timeline
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
04.2023 - 07.2023
Operating Room - Circulating Nurse
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2023
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
Geisinger Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
Operating Room - Circulating Nurse
Lancaster General Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
Forbes Hospital
04.2013 - Current
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
UPMC Montefiore
03.2011 - 04.2013
Ambulatory Surgery Center - Registered Nurse
Brandon Regional Hospital
11.2010 - 02.2011
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
Sentara Leigh Hospital
01.2010 - 11.2010
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System
08.2008 - 12.2009
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
UPMC St. Margaret
06.2006 - 08.2008
Operating Room - Registered Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian
10.2000 - 05.2006
Rehabilitation Unit - Registered Nurse
Vidant Medical Center
01.2000 - 10.2000
Rehabilitation Unit - Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center
09.1999 - 12.1999
Medical Surgical Unit - Registered Nurse
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center
05.1999 - 08.1999
Medical Surgical Unit - Registered Nurse
Phoenix memorial hospital
11.1998 - 05.1999
Long Term Acute Care Unit - Registered Nurse
Heartland care center
06.1998 - 10.1998
Long Term Care - Registered Nurse
William Penn Care center
07.1995 - 06.1998
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
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