Circulating Nurse in the operating room. Part of a team at a 423 bed hospital, Tier II trauma center. Responsibility include charge nurse, overseeing the collaboration of the surgeons, anesthesiologists , and staff for the best patient outcome. Experience include orthopedics, urology, obstetrics, plastic, neurology, and general surgery.

Under general supervision, I was responsible to assist physician, PA or NP in support of medical care for patients. Prepared patient for minor surgeries and exams. Triage. taking medical histories, starting IV's, giving medications and performing lab work.

Emergency and clinical duties performed in rural community. Stabilized ER patients for transport. Two bed ER, triage area, and five patient care rooms. Duties include patient care for MI's, climber and hiker falls, drownings, motor vehicle accidents to clinical work for locals and travelers.