Free OR Nurse Resume Format

OR Nurse Resume Format

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Phone:	[YOUR PHONE NUMBER]
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👩‍⚕️ Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and experienced Operating Room (OR) Nurse with a strong background in perioperative care and surgical nursing. Proficient in scrubbing, circulating, and assisting in various surgical specialties, including general, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and minimally invasive procedures. Skilled in maintaining a sterile environment, monitoring patient safety, and collaborating with surgical teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Committed to delivering compassionate and efficient care to patients in high-pressure environments.

🔑 Core Competencies

Preoperative & Postoperative Care
Sterile Technique & Infection Control
Surgical Instrumentation & Equipment Handling
Patient Monitoring During Anesthesia
Emergency Management in the OR
Surgical Team Collaboration
Aseptic Technique & Safety Standards
Charting & Documentation (EMR)

💼 Professional Experience

Operating Room Nurse (RN)

[PRESENT COMPANY NAME], [CITY, STATE]
[MONTH, YEAR] – Present

Served as a circulating and scrub nurse for over 1,000 successful surgeries, including trauma, oncology, and robotic-assisted procedures.
Monitored patient vitals and anesthesia responses, ensuring safety and swift interventions during surgeries.
Ensured the proper setup of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies, maintaining a sterile field throughout procedures.
Educated patients and families on postoperative care and recovery expectations.
Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to optimize surgical outcomes and reduce procedure times.

Perioperative Nurse

[PREVIOUS COMPANY NAME], [CITY, STATE]
[START DATE] - [END DATE]

Conducted preoperative assessments, verifying patient histories and confirming consent for surgery.
Assisted in developing and implementing patient-specific surgical care plans.
Sterilized and prepared surgical tools, maintaining compliance with infection control protocols.
Supported emergency surgeries by swiftly mobilizing resources and personnel.
Participated in post-procedure debriefings to improve team coordination and patient care strategies.

🎓 Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
[UNIVERSITY NAME], [CITY, STATE]
Graduation Date: [MONTH, YEAR]

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
[UNIVERSITY NAME], [CITY, STATE]
Graduation Date: [MONTH, YEAR]

📜 Certifications

Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) – Competency & Credentialing Institute | Exp. Dec 2055
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association | Exp. Dec 2055
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association | Exp. Dec 2055
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association | Exp. Dec 2055

📁 Key Accomplishments

Played a pivotal role in reducing OR turnover time by 20% through efficient instrument preparation and staff coordination.

Spearheaded a training program for new OR nurses, resulting in a 30% improvement in onboarding efficiency.

Recognized with the "Excellence in Surgical Nursing" award in 2049 for outstanding performance and patient care.

🛠 Technical Skills

Surgical Software: Epic OpTime, Cerner SurgiNet
Equipment Proficiency: Laparoscopic Tools, Cautery Devices, Robotic Surgery Systems
Emergency Equipment: Defibrillators, Suction Devices, Anesthesia Machines