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Mary Bowers

Bowling Green

Summary

Hardworking circulating nurse skilled at supporting physicians and anesthesiologists in surgical procedures. Caring bedside manner and strong patient communication skills to explain pre- and post-surgical procedures. Dedicated to improving quality and cost-effectiveness through process improvement initiatives. Results-driven operating room registered nurse offering 10-year background in pre- and intraoperative care as well as a 7-year background in surgical technology and 7-year background in renal/cardiovascular floor nursing. Well-versed in preparing patients for procedures, assessing conditions and transporting, bandaging and stitching. Passionate and committed professional recognized for compassion and demeanor. Committed circulating nurse promoting patient and family education along with quality assurance. Gifted at consistently checking vitals, managing pain, and providing hands-on care in fast-paced environments. Knowledgeable nurse excelling in communication with staff and physicians while maintaining an effective complex surgical schedule.

Overview

1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgery Board Runner

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, TN
09.2023 - Current
  • Handled urgent requests, prioritizing cases requiring immediate attention.
  • Circulate surgical procedures as needed.
  • Scrub surgical procedures as needed.
  • Assist in surgical procedures as needed.
  • Communicate with surgeons directly about surgical needs.
  • Communicate and coordinate surgical vendors for procedures.
  • Schedule surgical procedures based on urgency.
  • Create six week staffing schedules for the nurses, scrubs, and first assistants.
  • Make daily staffing assignments based on surgical caseload and skill mix of the staff.
  • Coordinate with Sterile Processing Department about surgical instrumentation needs.
  • Coordinate with Sterile Supply manager about sterile supply needs for the upcoming weeks.
  • Coordinate with Tennessee Donor Services concerning procurement of organs.
  • Assist with charting accuracy and billing.
  • Coordinate with multiple surgeons for multiple specialty procedures on a single patient.
  • Gather equipment and supplies for procedures.
  • Turn over operating rooms between procedures.
  • Assist with room turnaround times of less than 30 minutes.
  • Ensure first case on-time starts.
  • Set up cell saver collection until vendor arrives.
  • Set up cranial and spine navigation systems.
  • Monitor patients receiving moderate sedation.
  • Start IVs as needed.
  • Perform EKGs as needed.
  • Notify all departments of add on procedures.
  • Assist with blood transfusions.
  • Conduct supply inventory checks for outdated supplies.
  • Worked with surgeons to create accurate preference cards.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing the efficiency of patient care coordination.
  • Analyzed scheduling data to identify trends and recommend improvements for operational workflows.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to prioritize cases based on urgency and resource availability.
  • Coordinated surgical schedules to optimize operating room utilization and minimize patient wait times.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in handling sensitive patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines and clinic policies.
  • Took pre-operative orders from surgeons and anesthesiologists for smooth operation planning.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in managing last-minute schedule changes while minimizing disruption to overall workflow.
  • Resolved scheduling conflicts to maintain high-quality patient services.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Coordinated surgical team schedules for seamless procedure planning and execution.
  • Updated daily operating room calendars with accurate appointment schedules.
  • Collated preoperative lab and imaging results to facilitate surgery planning.
  • Improved scheduling flexibility, accommodating patient requests and emergencies with minimal impact on planned procedures.
  • Improved resource allocation, scheduling surgeries to maximize the use of available operating rooms and equipment.
  • Improved surgery room utilization with meticulous scheduling, avoiding overlaps and downtime.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Received and routed laboratory results to the correct clinical staff members.
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards.
  • Developed and implemented protocols for infection control and patient safety.
  • Provided mentorship and training to new nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Conduct daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
  • Supervise and manage daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
  • Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
  • Managed supply of medical equipment and consumables, ensuring availability and reducing instances of stock-outs.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

Circulating Nurse (Traveler)

Tristar Southern Hills Hospital
Nashville, TN
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Circulate operative procedures
  • Prepare patient for surgery
  • Scrubbed in for surgical cases as required.
  • Assist anesthesia team with intubation, extubating, spinals, line placement and blocks
  • Initiated IV access for patients during surgical procedures.
  • Picked surgical cases for the operating schedule.
  • Patient safety
  • Ensured patient safety by monitoring vital signs and responding to emergencies.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
  • Scrub cases when needed
  • Set up cases for nurses and surgical technologists
  • Served as board runner to facilitate communication and patient flow in the operating room.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and supplies.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to enhance preparedness for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, contributing to improved patient care and reduced pain medication post-surgery.
  • Stock rooms with supplies
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, needles and supplies at beginning, during the procedure if needed, and at the end of surgical procedures.
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, needles, and supplies at the beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Collected, prepared, ordered and documented tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Trained new staff and travelers on facility policies, procedures, and electronic medical record management systems.
  • Pick cases when needed
  • Trained new staff and travelers on facility policies, procedures, and electronic medical record management to ensure seamless integration into the team.
  • Inspected supplies for expiration dates to ensure safety and compliance in the operating room.

Circulating Nurse and Surgical Technologist (Traveler)

IU Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Circulate vascular and endovascular procedures
  • Scrub vascular and endovascular procedures
  • Scrub thoracic procedures
  • Pick instruments for procedures
  • Pick endovascular wires and supplies
  • Accurate patient documentation and charges
  • Assist anesthesia team with intubation and extubating patients
  • Ensured patient safety by following strict protocols and guidelines in the operating room.
  • Autotransfusion collection and transfusion
  • ACT and ISTAT testing
  • Stock rooms with supplies
  • Administration of medication as ordered
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and supplies.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments according to surgeon’s preference cards.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to enhance workflow and readiness for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, contributing to improved patient care and reduced need for pain medication post-surgery.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, needles and supplies at beginning, during the procedure if needed, and at the end of surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally invasive procedures by ensuring safe and functional operating room environments.
  • Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
  • Collected, prepared, ordered and documented tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Worked in a Level 1 Trauma Hospital, providing critical care in high-pressure situations.

Circulating Nurse (Traveler)

Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and supplies.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeon’s preference cards.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to enhance preparation for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, needles, and supplies at the beginning, during, and at the end of surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally invasive procedures by ensuring safe and functional operating room environments.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to confirm availability of instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Collected, prepared, ordered and documented tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Assisted in managing and overseeing circulation of operative procedures during surgeries.
  • Selected and organized surgical cases based on scheduling and urgency.
  • Assembled sets of instruments in sterile supply for sterilization
  • Ensured all instruments were clean and free from debris and bioburden before sterilization.
  • Ensured all instruments were in good working order before sterilization.
  • Scrubbed operative procedures when needed.
  • Stocked rooms with supplies
  • Inspected and verified all medical supplies for expiration prior to use.
  • Prepare patients for surgery
  • Accurate patient documentation of procedure and charges
  • Administration of medication as ordered
  • Assist anesthesia team with intubation and extubating patients.
  • Monitored and prioritized patient safety throughout surgical processes.
  • Checked for expired supplies

Circulating Nurse

Tristar Greenview Hospital
Bowling Green, KY
11.2016 - 03.2022
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and supplies.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments according to surgeon's preference cards.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to enhance preparation for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, needles, and supplies at the beginning, during, and at the end of surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally invasive procedures by ensuring safe and functional operating room environments.
  • Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
  • Collected, prepared, ordered and documented tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Facilitated circulation during operative procedures to enhance workflow and coordination among surgical team members.
  • Set up cases for nurses and surgical technologists
  • Scrubbed cases for surgical procedures.
  • Prepare patient for surgery
  • Started IVs for patients before procedures.
  • Picked cases for scheduled surgical procedures.
  • Accurate patient documentation of procedures and charges
  • Patient safety
  • Administered medication according to physician orders.
  • Assist anesthesia team with intubation, extubating, spinals, line placement and blocks
  • Stock rooms with supplies
  • Schedule emergent procedures
  • Managed board runner responsibilities to ensure efficient communication and patient tracking in the operating room.
  • Oversaw surgical holding area to prepare patients for procedures and maintain safety protocols.
  • Administered COVID antibody infusions per physician orders
  • Checked for expired supplies
  • Assisted in conducting inventory counts of all supplies.
  • Managed and coordinated call and holiday schedules for all staff, ensuring accurate lists of requirements were updated weekly.

Floor Nurse

Deaconess Midtown Hospital
Evansville, IN
05.2009 - 11.2016
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients’ status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case management.
  • Educated patients and families on optimal treatment procedures to enhance understanding and compliance.
  • Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
  • Delivered compassionate care to enhance patient comfort and support psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.
  • Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out physician and nursing orders.
  • Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic procedures.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnosis, treatment options and disease prevention.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
  • Performed assessment planning implementation and evaluation of care for assigned patients.
  • Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
  • Implemented and monitored care plans while evaluating and communicating individual patients’ conditions to ensure effective treatment.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
  • Trained new staff on facility policies, procedures, and electronic medical record management systems.
  • Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments to determine needs, document medical information and communicate findings with healthcare team to ensure continuum of care.
  • Measured and monitored patient EKGs.
  • Managed colostomies, ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes for non-ambulatory patients.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
  • Administered peritoneal dialysis to patients per physician orders
  • Served as charge nurse on forty-four-bed medical renal unit, overseeing daily operations and staff management.
  • Made daily staff assignments based on skill of the nurse and acuity of patients on the unit.
  • Cared for and applied wound vac systems.
  • Placed nasogastric tubes per physician orders.
  • Level 2 Trauma Hospital

Certified Surgical Technologist

Deaconess Midtown Hospital
Evansville, IN
06.2005 - 05.2009
  • Assisted surgeons and closed various surgical wounds.
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and supplies.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments as directed in surgeon’s preference cards.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to enhance preparedness for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, needles and supplies at beginning, during the procedure if needed, and at the end of surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures by ensuring safe and functional operating room environments.
  • Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
  • Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies and tools as directed by surgeons.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
  • Handled instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, needles and sharps at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Assessed procedure requirements to procure necessary equipment and tools.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors, suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Used retractors, sponges, suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Maintained surgical areas and oversaw inventory management.
  • Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites to ensure a safe environment for procedures. and managed supply inventory and organization.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.
  • Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections.
  • Closed wounds using sutures, staples and other tools.
  • Performed as a first assistant for procedures after 1700.
  • Provided care in a Level 2 Trauma Hospital to support emergency medical services.

Surgical Technologist

Good Samaritan Hospital and Health Center
Vincennes, IN
06.2002 - 06.2004
  • Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and supplies.
  • Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organized instruments according to surgeon’s preference cards.
  • Collaborated with operating room staff to enhance preparation for scheduled and emergency procedures.
  • Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
  • Organized equipment and instruments in alignment with surgical protocols and surgeon preferences.
  • Maintained reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
  • Adhered to OSHA protocols when discarding medical supplies and disposing of waste.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, needles, and supplies at the beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with vendors and service providers to coordinate required services and equipment.
  • Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally invasive procedures by ensuring safe, organized, and functional operating room environments.
  • Worked with internal departments and personnel to ensure availability of instruments and equipment.
  • Collected, prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Laid out all instruments, supplies, and tools according to surgeon instructions.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
  • Passed surgical instruments to surgeons during procedures. and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
  • Cleaned and sterilized operating rooms.
  • Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, needles and sharps at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
  • Assessed procedure requirements and procured appropriate equipment and tools.
  • Organized and maintained unobstructed operative fields to foster immediate access to retractors, suctioning and irrigation equipment.
  • Used retractors, sponges, suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
  • Maintained surgical areas and managed inventory to ensure availability of necessary instruments and supplies.
  • Cleaned and sterilized surgical sites and managed supply inventory and organization.
  • Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
  • Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.

Education

Associate of Science - Pre-medicine

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Evansville, IN
05-2009

Certificate - Surgical Technology

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
06-2002

Skills

  • Surgical team assistance
  • Medical procedure assistance
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Pain management procedures
  • Pain control
  • Diabetes management
  • Colostomy and urostomy care familiarity
  • Orthopedic procedures, including Mako robot and Cori robot
  • General procedures
  • General laparoscopic and robotic procedures
  • Urology procedures
  • Ortho/spine procedures
  • Neurosurgical procedures
  • ENT and maxillofacial procedures
  • Podiatry procedures
  • Eye procedures
  • Gynecology procedures
  • Cardiovascular and thoracic procedures
  • Vascular and endovascular procedures
  • Trauma procedures
  • Patient needs assessment
  • Vital sign assessments
  • Medication delivery
  • Medication administration
  • Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Care coordination
  • Staff development and precepting
  • Staff training
  • Staff supervision
  • Staff management
  • Staff leadership
  • Team leadership
  • Performance evaluations
  • Serving staff support
  • Schedule coordination
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Documentation review
  • EMR updating
  • Electronic recordkeeping
  • Inventory management
  • Regulatory documentation
  • Sterilizing procedures
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Teamwork orientation
  • Issue resolution
  • Mental toughness
  • Strong work ethic
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Duty delegation
  • Rapport building
  • Calm and composed
  • Compassionate and patient
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Nursing expertise
  • Patient champion
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Goal driven
  • Nursing expertise
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Performance evaluations
  • Licensed RN
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Goal driven
  • Safety and security procedures
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Compassionate and caring

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS

Timeline

Surgery Board Runner

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
09.2023 - Current

Circulating Nurse (Traveler)

Tristar Southern Hills Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2023

Circulating Nurse and Surgical Technologist (Traveler)

IU Methodist Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022

Circulating Nurse (Traveler)

Frye Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2022

Circulating Nurse

Tristar Greenview Hospital
11.2016 - 03.2022

Floor Nurse

Deaconess Midtown Hospital
05.2009 - 11.2016

Certified Surgical Technologist

Deaconess Midtown Hospital
06.2005 - 05.2009

Surgical Technologist

Good Samaritan Hospital and Health Center
06.2002 - 06.2004

Certificate - Surgical Technology

Vincennes University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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Indiana State University

Associate of Science - Pre-medicine

University of Southern Indiana

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