Jennifer Holtz
Lake In The Hills
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in operating room procedures and patient education. Recognized for strong teamwork and communication skills, dedicated to promoting patient safety and enhancing recovery experiences.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Mercyhealth Care Center
Harvard
12.2025 - 05.2026
- Ensured sterile environment in operating room to prevent infection and promote patient safety.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to enhance patient safety and surgical outcomes.
- Educated and supported patients pre-operatively and post-operatively to improve their understanding and recovery experience.
- Documented patient information and surgical procedures accurately in records to ensure compliance.
Patient Pre-admission Testing
Hoffman Estates Surgery Center
Hoffman Estates
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Registered patients and entered data accurately to ensure seamless admission process.
- Maintained accurate patient registration records in electronic health record system to support quality care delivery.
Operating Room Nurse
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Elk Grove Village
07.2001 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room at all times.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education and support.
- Assisted in preparing surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL05-2000
Skills
- Operating room procedures
- Sterile techniques
- Surgical instrumentation
- Intraoperative care
- Safety protocols
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Illinois
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Mercyhealth Care Center
12.2025 - 05.2026
Patient Pre-admission Testing
Hoffman Estates Surgery Center
12.2024 - 10.2025
Operating Room Nurse
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
07.2001 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Prairie State College