DIANE FLACK

O.R. Circulator at a level 2 Busy Trauma Center. •Circulates Trauma, Neuro, Ortho, Uro, Gyne, Vascular, Podiatry, Robotic and General cases

• Ability to anticipate the needs of surgical field and Adhere to sterile technique and infection protocols

•Places well being and safety of patient first

• Knowledge of caring for variety of patients from infants to elderly and special needs

•Experienced in care of trauma patients

•Knowledge of surgical equipment use and positioning required during variety of cases

•Ability to assess patient head to toe prior to surgery, consent patient and document case in Cerner and Power chart in timely fashion.

• Provided patient education regarding labor and delivery process.
• Assisted physicians during cesarean sections when necessary.
• Educated patients about risk factors associated with high-risk pregnancies.
• Cared for a variety of medical conditions experienced by pregnant women including preterm labor, hypertensionand preeclampsia, diabetes mellitus, intrauterine growth restriction, placental abruption.
• Collaborated with physicians, midwives, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals during labor and delivery process.
• Performed newborn assessments such as APGAR scores at one minute and five minutes after birth.
• Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
• Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs, identifying any abnormalities.
• Managed emergency situations, such as pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage.