Theatre Nurse Resume

Flora Emerson

1580 Tree Frog Lane

Lee S Summit, MO 64063

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Job Objective To obtain a position in order to maximize my skills as a Theatre Nurse and also to improve the hospital as a whole through my own skills and abilities.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of current health care environment
• Superior knowledge of nursing process, social, behavioral, biological and physical sciences
• Wide knowledge in nursing research and application, leadership and management
• Outstanding ability to cope with changes and adaptability and flexibility and a proactive approach
• Ability to analyze data to synthesize and summarize information
• Ability to make sound judgments regarding patient care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Work Experience:

Theatre Nurse, August 2005 – Present

Mercy General Hospital, Lee S Summit, MO

• Ensured preoperative checks are completed before prior anesthetic and surgical procedure.
• Adhered to policies and procedures to maximize safety.
• Reported discrepancy to the Senior Member of Theatre Staff on Duty.
• Responded to, recorded and reported emergency situations with an appropriate degree of urgency.
• Administered medicines in accordance with hospital guidelines, Policies and Procedures.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated care as part of a collaborative program of patient care.

Theatre Nurse, May 2000 – July 2005

Catholic Healthcare West, Lee S Summit, MO

• Developed and maintained ward and department ethos.
• Provided standard approach to the delivery of excellent nursing care.
• Supervised and mentored nursing staff.
• Participated in integrated governance and risk assessment.
• Provided intensive care and safe environment for the well being of staff, patients and clients.
• Determined and implemented appropriate remedial action to deal with performance problems.

Education

B.S in Nursing, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN

Example #2

Objective Obtain a position as a Theatre Nurse at an esteemed organization where I can perform my duties with total sincerity, honesty, integrity and selflessness.

Career Profile:

• Extensive experience in patient safety, prevention of hazards and post-operative care for patients requiring laparoscopic/endoscopic surgery.
• Immense ability to work on own initiative, prioritize and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Broad experience of Scrubs, Anesthetics and Recovery.
• Very good knowledge and experience working within a hospital environment.
• Ability to maintain resources efficiently and effectively.

Nursing Experience:

Theatre Nurse, 2004 to till date

Holy Faith Hospital, Hawthorne, FL

• Assessed, developed, implemented and evaluated programmes of care for patients undergoing theatre procedures.
• Prepared and assembled theatre instruments.
• Used and maintained laparoscopic/endoscopic equipment and instrumentation.
• Focused on pre-operative, operative and post-operative functions within the operating theatre environment.
• Prepared patients for operations so that infection is minimized.

Academic Background

BCLS Certificate, 2004

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

B.S in Nursing, 2003

Emory University, Atlanta, GA