Penney Carter
Chickamauga
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 15 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Services Educator
Erlanger East Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Keep all employees education up to date
- New employee orientation
- Manage employee files to meet with DNV compliance
Operating Room Circulator
Erlanger East Hospital
06.2019 - Current
- Prepare patients for surgery
- Keep families informed of surgery progress
- Start IVs
Operating Room/GI Supervisor
CHI Memorial Georgia
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Hired to reopen and run previously closed surgery center
- Was responsible for ordering supplies, hiring staff, writing policies, meeting with physician offices, and all day-to-day activities of day surgery and GI department.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Operating Room Circulator
Erlanger East Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Prepared patients for surgery
- Kept families informed of surgery progress
- Started IVs
- Assisted surgeons with equipment setup, positioning patients properly on the operating table, and draping them in a sterile manner.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon needs during procedures and providing timely assistance.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Improved patient care by efficiently preparing operating rooms and ensuring all necessary supplies were readily available.
OR/GI/SDS Coordinator
Hutcheson Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Was responsible for staff scheduling, writing and updating policies, ordering supplies, & overseeing staff education
Operating Room Circulator
Hutcheson Medical Center
09.2009 - 12.2014
- Prepared patients for surgery
- Kept families informed of surgery progress
- Started IVs
- Trained new staff
Operating Room Secretary/Scheduler
Hutcheson Medical Center
04.2001 - 08.2009
- Scheduled surgical procedures
- Called patients with pre-op instructions
- Completed operating room charges for surgical procedures
- Transported patients
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing -
Western Governor’s University
04.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Northwestern Technical College
Rock Spring, GA06.2009
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Peer Mentoring
- Continuing education
- Surgical equipment knowledge
- Electronic Medical Records
- Interpersonal Relations
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Development
Certification
Certified Nurse of Operating Room (CNOR),
Expiration 12/2028
BLS - 2026
ACLS - 2026
PALS - 2026
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Surgical Services Educator
Erlanger East Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Operating Room Circulator
Erlanger East Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Operating Room/GI Supervisor
CHI Memorial Georgia
05.2018 - 06.2019
Operating Room Circulator
Erlanger East Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2018
OR/GI/SDS Coordinator
Hutcheson Medical Center
01.2015 - 12.2015
Operating Room Circulator
Hutcheson Medical Center
09.2009 - 12.2014
Operating Room Secretary/Scheduler
Hutcheson Medical Center
04.2001 - 08.2009
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing -
Western Governor’s University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Northwestern Technical College
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