Marsha Thole
Highland
Summary
Dynamic OR Nurse with extensive experience at Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center, excelling in surgical expertise and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient outcomes through meticulous preoperative assessments and effective teamwork. Proven ability to streamline processes, improve patient safety, and foster strong relationships, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Knowledgeable OR RN with solid background in perioperative care and patient management. Proven ability to assist in complex surgical procedures and ensure optimal patient outcomes while maintaining strict adherence to protocols. Demonstrated excellence in critical thinking and effective communication in high-pressure environments.
OR nursing professional with robust foundation in surgical procedures and patient care. Known for strong commitment to team collaboration and achieving optimal surgical outcomes. Adaptable to rapidly changing needs and trusted by colleagues for reliability and precision in every task. Skilled in sterile techniques, patient assessment, and intraoperative support.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Nurse/Charge Nurse-scrub/circulator
Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center
04.2018 - Current
- Managed surgical inventory, maintaining adequate levels of supplies for all scheduled surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient procedures and optimal patient care.
- Streamlined workflow by coordinating closely with the anesthesia team during induction and emergence phases.
- Improved patient safety with thorough knowledge of emergency protocols and crisis management skills.
- Reduced post-operative complications through diligent preoperative assessments and thorough patient education.
- Maximized OR efficiency by implementing innovative strategies for time management and resource allocation.
- Supported new staff members through mentorship programs, sharing valuable knowledge gained from years of experience as an OR Nurse.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing exceptional care and maintaining a sterile operating environment.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, providing emotional support throughout their surgical experience.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards by meticulously following guidelines for infection control and sterilization techniques.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential growth or enhancement within the department.
- Assisted surgeons during operations, ensuring smooth transitions between steps and minimizing errors.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Types of cases performed: orthopedics, otolaryngology, opthalmology, pain management, oral/dental procedures, and podiatry.
- Material management
- Assist Clinical Coordinator with ensuring all supplies and special requests are met for upcoming surgical cases.
OR Nurse
Emerson/North Campus Surgery Centers
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Scrub and circulator for sports medicine orthopedics/joint replacements, pain management and podiatry cases.
- Sterile processing of surgical instrumentation.
- Assisted in quality control studies.
OR Nurse-scrub/circulator
Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Care
11.2004 - 09.2015
- scrub/circulator for the following specialties: sports medicine orthopedics, otolaryngology, spine, facial plastics, & pain management.
- Sterile processing of surgical instrumentation,
- Back up materials manager.
- Assist PACU as needed as task RN.
PACU Staff Nurse/OR Nurse
Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.1999 - 11.2004
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Developed and improved time management and organizational skills to maximise personal productivity.
- Liaised with management and other departments to maintain smooth operations.
- Started in PACU then trained on job for the OR.
- Surgical cases included: otolaryngology, orthopedics, gynecology, plastics, general surgery, pain management, podiatry, ophthalmology, and GI procedures
Staff/Charge Nurse
Deaconess Medical Center
05.1993 - 05.1999
- Step down telemetry - floated to CCU and ER: provided care for patients post CABG & PTCA/STENT placement.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
- Enhanced team collaboration by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication among staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Deaconess College of Nursing
St Louis, MO05-1993
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Surgical expertise
- Patient positioning
- Preoperative care
- Quality improvement
- Sterile technique
- Ethical practice
- Instrument care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Patient communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Patient charting
- IV insertion
- Patient and family education
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Instrument passing
- Patient advocacy
- Chart updating
- Clinical assessments
- Emergency response
- Process improvement
- Preoperative checklists
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Supply preparation
- Pre-surgery assessments
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Reliability
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Patient and family advocacy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Clinical documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Pain management
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Accurate documentation
Timeline
OR Nurse/Charge Nurse-scrub/circulator
Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center
04.2018 - Current
OR Nurse
Emerson/North Campus Surgery Centers
09.2015 - 04.2018
OR Nurse-scrub/circulator
Advanced Ambulatory Surgical Care
11.2004 - 09.2015
PACU Staff Nurse/OR Nurse
Edwardsville Ambulatory Surgery Center
05.1999 - 11.2004
Staff/Charge Nurse
Deaconess Medical Center
05.1993 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Deaconess College of Nursing
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