A Perioperative RN is an operating room nurse who assists surgeons during operations and keeps the operating rooms sterile. Responsibilities commonly listed on the Perioperative RN Resume are – assessing patients before the surgery, gathering all supplies needed for the operations, assuming the responsibility of keeping the operating rooms sterilized, positioning and preparing patient on the operating table, passing medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operations, passing medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operations, evaluating patient vital signs to detect anomalies, and adhering to safety standards and precautions.
Those seeking this job role should possess phenomenal efficiency, and have a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety. The ideal candidate should be able to act fast during emergencies and have a solid understanding of patient safety and precautions. A nursing degree and a valid license are needed.
Objective : To obtain a Perioperative RN position that will allow me to utilize my clinical, clerical and interpersonal skills to all patients in all stages of life.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Staffing And Management, Conflict Resolution, Providing Support And Guidance To Staff, Patient Plan Of Care And Communicating With Other Facilities As Necessary, Bilingual.
Description :
Perioperative and Circulating RN Met with patients before surgery and conducted health history exam, and other necessary assessments.
Prepared patient for surgery and performed all necessary interventions such as vital signs, medication administration, I.V insertion and patient teaching.
Assisted ophthalmologist and scrub tech during surgery acting as circulatory nurse.
Performed postoperative assessments and patient teaching on necessary medications and doctor orders.
Prepared follow-up appointments for patients, ensuring that all queries and problems are addressed with appropriate follow up.
Adhered to all company polices and procedures.
Maintained all Infection Control regulations, assessments and documentation.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BA In Communication
Perioperative RN Resume
Objective : Registered Nurse for 29 years experience Critical Care, Trauma, Supervisory Acute Care, Sub Acute Case Management. Looking to provide quality care to patients and nuclear family with Positive Energy legendary care and professional nurturing Environment.
Skills : Cleaning, Disinfecting, Packaging, Sterilizing, Transporting, and Storing instruments and tools.
Description :
Primarily a Circulator for orthopaedic, plastic, general, urologic and gyn procedures.
Floated to the PACU on a regular basis and act as the charge nurse on 1 or 2 days.
Worked very closely assisting the anesthesiologists.
Ensured that the standard of care is being met for all phases of the perioperative experience.
Reliefed Charge Nurse on a weekly basis since our manager is pulled away from our area more and more.
Became CNOR certified in August.
Patient satisfaction scores are very high and maintain a very high standard of care.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BSN In Nursing
Perioperative RN Resume
Summary : Highly qualified Perioperative RN with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Critical Care Nursing, Communication.
Description :
Provided perioperative care to pre and post surgical ENT, Orthopedic, and pain patients in an ambulatory surgery environment.
Conscious sedation for pain management patients.
Provided pre/post operative care to patients receiving innovative artificial disks.
Provided acute care and discharge planning to Convalescent Center patients.
Initiated and implemented policies and procedures in the Convalescent Center prior to opening new facility in May 2003.
Revised and implemented procedures in compliance with JCHO standards.
Received best practices for Medication Reconciliation from JCHO 2007.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
BS In Economics
Perioperative RN Resume
Objective : Perioperative RN working in hospital surgical departments, ambulatory surgery units, clinics, or physicians offices, these RNs are involved in the care of patients before, during, and after surgery.
Skills : <div>Fierce Patient Advocates, High Energy and Fortitude.</div>
Description :
Worked with patients prior to surgery to complete paperwork, and help answer questions or calm fears about surgery.
Monitored a patient condition during and after surgery.
Selecting and passing instruments and supplies to the surgeon during operation (sometimes referred to as a scrub nurse).
Managed the overall nursing care in the operating room to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment (sometimes referred to as a circulating nurse).
Educated patients on best practices for recovery, including pain management and keeping wounds clean.
Cleaned surgical equipment and operating rooms to maintain a sterile environment.
Developed individualized plans of care and identifying expected outcomes.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BSN In Nursing
Perioperative RN Resume
Objective : To obtain a position that uses my nursing skills and proven communication ability to full potential. Preparing operating rooms, liaising with healthcare professionals on patient care, and providing patients with post-surgery instructions.
Skills : Attention To Detail, Sterile techniques.
Description :
Provided comprehensive nursing care for preoperative, OR and PACU patients in an ambulatory surgical setting.
Provided aseptic to clean surgical prep, strong IV starts and assist with anesthesia blocks in preoperative period.
Responsible for activities of OR outside sterile field and managing nursing care of surgical patient in the room.
Assisted members of the surgical team and communicate between the staff and patient family.
Ongoing surveillance in the postoperative period to identify medical and surgical complications for a variety of different surgeries such as ENT, opthalmic, urological, orthopedic, pain injections and general surgeries.
Provided pain management and patient and family education.
Additional responsibilities added.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associates In Nursing
Perioperative RN Resume
Headline : Have been in healthcare for 12 years now. Have Emergency Trauma RN experience for Trinity Health. Have perioperative RN experience in surgery. Had been a CNA in Emergency and behavioral health for Banner Staffing Services.
Skills : Operating Room, Recordkeeping and Patient management systems.
Description :
Responsible for settling, preparing, assuring patients met all pre-op and post-op criteria prior to discharge home or transfer to a higher level of care.
Developed proficient critical thinking to skills to rule out any possible complications both pre/post-op.
Collaborated care with anesthesia personnel, surgeons, and fellow nursing staff to ensure the highest quality and continuity of care.
Worked with the same orthopaedic surgeons,but they joined the Franciscans.
Moved to the CHI Franciscans established surgery center.
Referred to us as their well oiled machine and it was our can do attitude and sense of ownership and pride that provided us all with a very positive work experience.
Completed all necessary documentation and charting.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Certificate In Nursing
Perioperative RN Resume
Objective : To obtain a job that will utilize with the skills and knowledge to the fullest potential and allowing for growth in my career once obtain FNP degree.
Skills : Epic, Managing personnel, Services, and Material.
Description :
Operated room circulator Pre-operative and PACU patient care.
Provided essential and significant health care services to meet patients experiencing traumatic needs.
Adhered to AORN Perioperative Recommended Practices and Guidelines, to provide quality patient care.
Provided essential and significant health care services to meet evolving societal needs.
Used knowledge, judgment, and skills based on the principles of physical, biological, physiological, behavioral, social and nursing science.
Responsible and accountable for quality patient care, in the operating room.
Recommended Practices and Guidelines to provide and facilitate care to surgical or other perioperative patients.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
B.S. In Nursing
Perioperative RN Resume
Headline : Have a total of 25 years of experience in the Operating Room. Worked in Level 1 Trauma Centers as well as small Community Hospitals. Gained a lot of knowledge at each and every place haved worked.
Skills : Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
Description :
Outpatient Surgical Center and have many years of experience in the following procedures: Circulating Cataract w IOL.
Perioperative Nurse Working 7-3pm shift circulating surgical cases as assigned.
Organized surgical suite restocking and preparing for next days scheduled cases.
Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the operating room & coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care.
Observed the surgery & the surgical team from a broad perspective & assisted the team to create & maintain a safe & comfortable environment.
Assessed the patient condition before, during & after the operation to ensure an optimal outcome for the patient.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. In Nursing
Perioperative RN Resume
Headline : As an Perioperative RN, possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail. Have an outstanding understanding of the procedures of surgeries, safety techniques, and patient care.
Skills : Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
Description :
Worked with patients prior to surgery to complete paperwork, and help answer questions or calm fears about surgery.
Monitored a patients condition during and after surgery.
Selected and passed instruments and supplies to the surgeon during operation (sometimes referred to as a scrub nurse).
Managed the overall nursing care in the operating room to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment (sometimes referred to as a circulating nurse).
Educated patients on best practices for recovery, including pain management and keeping wounds clean.
Cleaned surgical equipment and operating rooms to maintain a sterile environment.
Ordered supplies and necessary equipment.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. In Nursing
Perioperative RN Resume
Headline : Perioperative RN help specialists and surgeons during the surgical procedures. Helping the surgeons amid surgeries and keep the operating room clean and tidy consistently.
Skills : Cool tempered with emotional and Physical stamina.
Description :
Provided surgical patients with perioperative care in recovery, procedure, and operating rooms.
Stocked operating rooms with sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans for surgical patients.
Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting areas to be operated on.
Assisted surgeons during surgical procedures.
Applied sterile techniques in handling medical instruments and equipment pre-, during, and post-surgery.
Collaborated with surgical teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care.
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