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Debra McKinney 42 Indian Field Rd Wilmington, DE 19810, USA Cell Phone: 806-236-7389 [email protected] [email protected] Locked EDUCATION Amarillo College, Amarillo, Texas Associate, Nursing, 1993 GPA: 3.178. ACLS and BLS Certification, Award for participation in X Microtia Reconstructive Surgery Brigade from Hugs Foundation for Surgical Mission Trip to Ecuador, Cervmax Cervical Collar Fitting Certification, Clinical Research Coordinator for 2 years, Legal Nursing assistant, Medical transcriptionist, Advanced Study in Business Courses of Typing I, II, and III, Office Machines and General Office Procedures. EXPERIENCE DE Surgical Arts, Newark, DE OR Nurse (Circulator, Scrub, Admit, Recover), 2010 - 2016 Operating room Circulator (anesthesia and local cases) for plastic surgeon, Surgical Nurse (scrub) for Moh's Reconstructive surgeon. Interviewed pre-anesthesia patients prior to admission. Admitted and Discharged patients and assisted in PACU. Mixed medications and injected local anesthesia daily. Terminally cleaned OR's. Stocked supplies. Prepared instruments for surgical procedures. Served on employee satisfaction and patient satisfaction committees. Provided clinical care encompassing both acute and chronic medical conditions, admissions, discharge summaries. Prepared rooms and sterilized instruments for daily use. Served as preceptor for orientation of new employees in the minor procedure rooms. Interacted daily with a variety of personnel including physicians, physician assistants, other medical staff, and patients; directly assisted physicians in performing invasive and noninvasive procedures. Served as liaison between family members, medical and specialty personnel. Fostered relationships with geriatric patients and their families. Performed nursing functions ranging from inserting Foley catheters and dispensing medications to providing CPR. Took blood pressure, weight, and temperatures of incoming patients. Maintained files and records using EMA and NexGen, in addition to submitting required reports. Prepared and maintained operating room instruments and supplies required for all surgeries. Dr. Stephen Harlin, MD and Wound Care Clinic, 2000 Sproul Rd, Broomall, PA 19008 Office and Surgical RN , 2008 - 2010 Assisted plastic surgeon with excision of skin cancers and wound care. Performed patient assessments with detailed, accurate history taken prior to physician's evaluation. Took blood pressure, weight, and temperatures of incoming patients. Entered medical data on EMR system using MAC computer and maintained all files and records. Prepared local anesthesia for daily use. Prepared rooms and instruments for surgical procedures, including set up of skin graft dermatome machine. Provided appropriate dressing care post-operatively. Provided wound care to chronic and acute wound care patients including ordering and applying wound VAC and applying multi-layered compression dressings. Washed, cleaned, organized and sterilized all instruments post procedures. Notified patients of pathology and culture results from submitted specimens. Discussed diagnosis and treatment plans with patients and family. Made appropriate referrals as needed. Maintained and ordered medical supply stock, Locked pamphlets and patient teaching information Assisted surgeon with organization and sell of all instruments when decision made to close practice as well as contacting patients and providing medical records and future referrals. SW Neuroscience and Spine Center (Family Medicine Centers of Amarillo), Amarillo, Texas 79106 Office RN, Clinical Research Coordinator, 1990 - 2008 Clinical Research Coordinator and head office nurse for neurosurgeon and his colleagues. Returned all patient phone calls and scheduled surgeries. Removed sutures and staples and changed sterile and non-sterile dressings. Ordered and stocked supplies, composed and typed letters to attorneys, hospitals and physicians. Refilled prescriptions, wrote P.T. orders. Ordered and interpreted laboratory and other diagnostic tests and their results. Conducted patient teaching for pre and post-operative procedures, transcribed and carried out doctors' orders, documented nursing records, and directed ancillary staff. Performed duties pertaining to care and treatment of neurological patients. Interpreted test results, collaborated with physician preceptor as needed, and identified and validated diagnosis. Provided patient care under the direct responsibility and supervision of a physician. Maintained medical records, thorough and accurate in completion of reports and patient documentation. Procured, sorted, and issued pharmaceutical materials and supplies. Took blood pressure, weight, and temperatures of incoming patients. Assisted a wide variety of patients of all age groups, assisting with lumbar punctures, epidural steroid injections, discograms, etc, ordering lab tests and filling Morphine pumps. Alleviated pressures caused by staffing shortages. Coordinated coverage for new procedures, such as Vertebralplasty and endoscopic neurosurgical procedures. Collected data and submitted results to IRB and Synthes spine company while performing Clinical Research duties, handled public relations with drug reps and hospital OR Staff. .Maintained medical records, thorough and accurate in completion of reports and patient documentation. Performed initial assessments, charting, and ordering of lab work and/or xrays as necessary. Assessed client needs and discussed client/care giver goals to determine strategies to meet objectives. Communicated and coordinated with insurance companies to ascertain patient benefits for such care. Molded back braces for post-op patients, fit patients with cervical collars, assisted physician with removal of halos and any other procedures as needed. Urgent Care Center (Family Medicine Centers, Amarillo, Texas 79106 Staff RN, 2006 - 2008 Served as a Part Time RN in an after hours clinic associated with Family Medicine Centers. Assisted physicians with all aspects of nursing to include but not limited to performing breathing treatments, collecting urine specimens and analyzing data, lancing cysts, performing EKG's, splinting of fractures, injections, and wound care. Performed histories and physical examinations. Treated cases from acute injuries to the common cold. Performed tests and treatments on both pediatric and adult patients including suturing, splinting and gynecological examinations. Treated and evaluated patients with soft tissue injuries sustained in automobile and work-related accidents. Performed initial assessments, charting, and ordering of lab work and/or x-rays as necessary. Worked with physicians and residents to treat outpatient adult internal medicine patients. Took blood pressure, weight, and temperatures of incoming patients. PROJECTS Volunteered for a 7 day surgical mission trip to South America to aide in the care of microtia patients., Surgical Nurse Amy Wharry, RN and a broad array of RN's and Physicians on the Hugs Mission list, 2011 - 2011 A very rewarding, fulfilling experience circulating in the OR in such a poor country where hardly a word was uttered in English, and patients were extremely grateful and humble. I was honored to help them through a life-changing experience, not only for them, but for the entire family. Forged alliances with physicians and other health care professional building a strong surgical mission team. Performed all duties of registered nurse, including administering therapy, maintaining patient treatment records, and consulting with physicians. Ordered and distributed surgical supplies to guarantee adequate supply for operations. SKILLS • Dermatology. C.P.R. Vital Signs. Admissions and Discharges.Previous medical transcriptionist Patient Teaching. - typing 102 wpm Charting & Patient Documentation. Minor Surgeries. Biohazardous Disposal. Patient Care. • Ability to interpret medical records with history of summarizing medical records • 18 + years of neurosurgery experience • Certified Cervmax Collar fitting and ability to mold back braces • People-oriented