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Colleen Ainsworth
Atlanta
Summary
Highly focused Operating Room Nurse with experience caring for patients and supporting physicians during procedures. Patient-focused with background coordinating safe, effective care. Expert at maintaining poise while handling stressful situations.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Operating room nurse specializing in vascular, orthopedic and spinal surgeries. Fluent in use of robotics. Flexible team player, from circulator to team lead and preceptor.
Flight Attendant
Republic Airways
10.2012 - 12.2022
- Highly skilled team member ensuring the safety and comfort of our passengers.
- Friendly, compassionate, easily adapts to changing environments, schedules, conditions and cultures
- 1st responder for medical and non-medical emergencies on board
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Clearly document any unusual occurrences during flight
Homemaker and Volunteer
01.2002 - 10.2012
- I stayed home to raise my family, active in my daughter’s school, managed my working horse farm. I also participated in many clubs and organizations and volunteered as often as possible, (Shamrock Hounds, Pony Club Treasurer, Co-Chair Young Riders summer camp, College Park Woman’s Club).
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kennesaw State Nursing Re-Entry Program - St. Joseph’s Hospital
12.2009 - 03.2010
- Completed 160 hours clinical rotation at St. Joseph’s Hospital assigned to all RN positions within the Emergency Room.
- Administered meds and treatments per physician’s orders
- Charted and documented all procedures, medications and treatments performed
- Educated patients and caregivers on discharge or transfer orders.
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
St Joseph’s Hospital
09.1990 - 03.2002
- As a member of the Open Heart team my primary role was RN First Assistant or Circulator.
- As First Assistant, I assisted the primary physician during procedure, assisted the PA with chest closures, transferring patient to floor
- As Circulator, ensured the proper positioning, draping and prepping of patients, gathered and gave supplies to the field, and assisted Anesthesiologist as needed
- Documented procedures, outcomes and reported patient status to CCU
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
ASAP Nursing Agency
09.1989 - 09.1990
- As a highly skilled and adaptable operating room nurse, I accepted various travel OR positions in hospitals throughout the Atlanta area, supporting all general Adult and Pediatric surgical cases Primary roles Circulator, Scrub, and at times floated to PACU
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
05.1987 - 07.1989
- As a member of their Open Heart surgical team my primary roles were, Scrub, First Assistant and often Circulator. As per department needs I would float to help out the general surgical side.
Certified Surgical Technologist
LW Blake Hospital
06.1983 - 05.1987
- I worked here while attending Nursing school. Specialized in vascular surgical cases but was assigned to all general, neuro and orthopedic cases as needed.
Education
Registered Nurse Re-Entry Program -
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA03.2010
Associate of Science Degree - School of Nursing
State College of Florida
Bradenton, FL05.1987
Certified Surgical Technologist - undefined
Sarasota Vo-Tech College
Sarasota, FL05.1983
Skills
- Highly skilled OR Nurse who’s attention to detail facilitates successful patient outcomes
- Adaptable and able to successfully perform many RN positions in the OR
- Clearly communicates vital information to Dr’s and other team members
- Utilizes therapeutic communication skills effectively
- Friendly, empathic and able to read non-verbal signals
Interests
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Flight Attendant
Republic Airways
10.2012 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kennesaw State Nursing Re-Entry Program - St. Joseph’s Hospital
12.2009 - 03.2010
Homemaker and Volunteer
01.2002 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
St Joseph’s Hospital
09.1990 - 03.2002
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
ASAP Nursing Agency
09.1989 - 09.1990
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
05.1987 - 07.1989
Certified Surgical Technologist
LW Blake Hospital
06.1983 - 05.1987
Certified Surgical Technologist - undefined
Sarasota Vo-Tech College
Associate of Science Degree - School of Nursing
State College of Florida
Registered Nurse Re-Entry Program -
Kennesaw State University