Kayla Rogers
Adelaide
Summary
Dynamic Operating Room Clinical Nurse with extensive experience at Ashford Hospital, excelling in patient advocacy and infection control. Proven ability to mentor new staff and enhance team collaboration, while effectively managing sterile environments and surgical instruments. Recognized for prioritizing patient safety and adapting swiftly to high-pressure situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Clinical Nurse
Ashford Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, contributing to their successful transition into professional practice and fostering overall team growth.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to stringent infection control protocols and consistently following proper medication administration procedures.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians and other medical personnel, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care management across disciplines.
- Increased efficiency in the unit by effectively prioritizing tasks, managing time, and delegating responsibilities when appropriate.
Registered Nurse
Ashford Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety protocols.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of sterile environments for surgeries.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- 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.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Education
Bachelor Or Nursing - Nursing
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA04-2021
Skills
Anticipating surgeons needs, preparing surgical instruments, managing sterile fields with strict aseptic techniques
Strong knowledge of sterilisation standards, protocol's and infection control measures
Risk assessment and prevention of complications (eg pressure injuries)
Patient advocacy, upholding, dignity, safety and cultural needs are meet and respected throughout surgical care
Advanced knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment and consumables across a wide range of specialities
proficient in both scrub and scout roles, including coordinating theatre flow and preparation of theatre lists
effective teamwork and communication within multidisciplinary team
skilled in anticipation, prioritisation and problem solving in high pressure settings
Delegation, supervision and mentoring of new and junior staff members
Resource and stock management, ensuring cost-efficient use of supplies
Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage unexpected challenges
resilience and adaptability
Timeline
Operating Room Clinical Nurse
Ashford Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ashford Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2025
Bachelor Or Nursing - Nursing
University of South Australia