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Tyler Garney

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 4 years of experience in Operating Room. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operating Room RN CNL-Hybrid Vascular

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson , AZ
09.2021 - Current
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
  • Used Epic Charting to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Ran scheduling board for 2 hybrid endovascular suites, including creating scheduling, ptorequest approval, and separate call schedule for staffing.
  • Contacted surgeons regarding special needs days before surgery, such as staff needed (x-ray technicians etc), surgical device availability, and rep availability.
  • Worked in tandem with Charge Nurse and management to provide scheduling on board based on acuity of patient.
  • Oversaw 2 hybrid rooms accommodating 15 vascular surgeons.
  • Able to run rooms with: endovascular and open AAA, endovascular lower extremity angiograms/angioplasty/atherectomy/thrombolysis/stent placements, Pulmonary Embolism catheter directed thrombectomies/thrombolysis, fistula creations and endovascular fistulagrams, etc.

Operating Room RN-Endovascular/Vascular Core Staff

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
11.2019 - 08.2021

Operating Room Registered Nurse-General Team

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
03.2019 - 11.2019

Operating Room Assistant

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
11.2015 - 02.2019
  • Oversaw proper handling of specimens and cultures, complying with prescribed hospital procedure and Area of certification regulations.
  • Maintained functional knowledge of operational procedures to anticipate needs of surgeons.
  • Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
  • Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing -

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
12.2018

Skills

  • Patient Charting
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Examination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Patient and Family Education
  • IV Administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Medical Terminology
  • BLS Certified

Timeline

Operating Room RN CNL-Hybrid Vascular

Tucson Medical Center
09.2021 - Current

Operating Room RN-Endovascular/Vascular Core Staff

Tucson Medical Center
11.2019 - 08.2021

Operating Room Registered Nurse-General Team

Tucson Medical Center
03.2019 - 11.2019

Operating Room Assistant

Tucson Medical Center
11.2015 - 02.2019

Associate Degree In Nursing -

Pima Community College
Tyler Garney