Stacy Thielbar
Providence Forge
Summary
Dynamic Operating Room Supervisor with a proven track record in surgical expertise, effective communication, and team leadership. Committed to maintaining patient safety and mentoring junior staff to foster a culture of excellence in patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Supervisor
Bon Secours
Mechanicsville, VA
01.2013 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of surgical team to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to streamline communication during procedures.
- Maintained a clean and safe operating environment, adhering to rigorous infection control standards and guidelines.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development within the surgical team.
- Improved patient care by overseeing the daily operations in the operating room and ensuring compliance with hospital policies.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and anesthesia to promote high quality patient care.
- Provided mentorship to new staff members fostering an environment conducive to professional growth opportunities within the department.
- Resolved conflicts or issues pertaining to patients'' families or interdisciplinary healthcare teams effectively maintaining positive working relationships across departments.
- Served as a liaison between surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care during surgery.
- Kept practices, techniques, policies and procedures consistent with professional standards and regulatory agencies.
- Supported team efficiency by overseeing lunch break schedules for circulator and scrub staff as necessary.
- Responded to operational demands by assisting with circulator and scrub call arrangements when in need.
- Supported staff in preparing and transitioning rooms to maintain operational flow during events.
- Coordinated schedules, ensuring appropriate staffing levels for all surgical procedures.
- Provided timely assistance with equipment needs and setup to enhance operational efficiency.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Johnston-Willis Hospital
Midlothian, VA
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with surgical teams to coordinate patient care and streamline workflow efficiency.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Took On-Call shifts during the week and weekend, as per policy of the facility.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Southern Virginia Medical Center
Emporia, VA
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Monitored patient vitals during operations, promptly reporting any abnormalities to surgeons.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, contributing to a safer surgical environment.
- Developed patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for pre-and post-operative patients.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during recovery, monitoring vital signs and administering medications as needed.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and sterile environments.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to coordinate patient care and streamline workflow efficiency.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Circulated, scrubbed and assisted on cases.
- Took Circulator and Scrub call as required per department, plus extra call to assist with department needs.
- Responsible for recovering patient's in PACU.
- Assisted in washing, assembling, wrapping and sterilizing instruments in Central Sterile.
- Other Central Sterile responsibilities included performing morning sterilizer checks and Biologic tests in the mornings, when needed.
- Circulated and scrubbed on Colonoscopy cases.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Community Memorial Healthcenter
South Hill, VA
11.2005 - 09.2011
- Educated in Periop 101.
- Mentored and taught how to Circulate, Scrub and Assist, as this was first job in the Operating Room.
- Learned the role Central Sterile plays in cleaning, assembling and participating in patient care.
- Learned to function in Central Sterile, Endoscopy and Labor & Delivery, circulating and scrubbing C-sections.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Monitored patient vitals during operations, promptly reporting any abnormalities to surgeons.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, contributing to a safer surgical environment.
- Developed patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for pre-and post-operative patients.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and sterile environments.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Required to take call for all disciplines in both Operating Room and Labor and Delivery for C-Sections, with a 20 minute call back.
- Responsible for all room turnover, picking of cases during normal business hours and decontamination of all dirty instruments when on call.
Care Partner
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
02.2005 - 10.2005
- Practiced effective infection control measures, maintaining a clean and safe environment for all patients and staff members.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted Nursing staff with gathering supplies, obtaining blood products, running blood to lab.
- Executed patient transfers from emergency department and inpatient floors to pre-operative area, maintaining comfort and safety during the process.
- Acquired skills in foley insertion preparation and basic surgical instrumentation identification through mentorship.
- Conducted observations of procedures to enhance understanding and efficiency during free intervals.
- Ensured nursing staff could reach out as needed by consistently carrying a pager during designated work hours.
- Administered post-mortem care and coordinated the respectful transportation of patients to the morgue.
- Provided support for various tasks within designated scope of responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH04-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
J. Sargeant Community College
Richmond, Va.10-2005
High School Diploma -
Park View High School
South Hill, VA06-1996
Skills
- Performance evaluation and feedback
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Professionalism and work ethic
- Surgical expertise
- Effective communication
- Staff supervision and training
- Team leadership and motivation
- Infection control protocols
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Patient safety management
- Organizational and planning skills
Certification
- Certified CNOR
- BLS
Timeline
Operating Room Supervisor
Bon Secours
01.2013 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Johnston-Willis Hospital
05.2012 - 12.2012
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Southern Virginia Medical Center
09.2011 - 05.2012
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Community Memorial Healthcenter
11.2005 - 09.2011
Care Partner
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
02.2005 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
J. Sargeant Community College
High School Diploma -
Park View High School