Katherine Finch

• Delivered patient-centered care in diverse clinical settings across multiple states.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinated staffing and after-hours operating room scheduling for 40+ room operating unit, ensuring optimal coverage and efficiency.
• Trained staff members and other travel staff on preferences/ procedures at each facility.
• Managed preferences, instrumentation, and staffing of cases for 12+ cardiothoracic surgeons
• Oversaw procedure scheduling and inventory management in a large level I trauma facility.
• Acted as Periop 101 educator for ‘new to the OR’ RNs
• Functioned as both scrub and circulating RN. Cases including but not limited to:

Standard CABG, MVR/r, TVR/r, AVR/r, HCA aortic cases, Ross Procedure, David Procedure, Osaki Procedure, Yang Root Enlargement, Minimally Invasive MVR and coronary bypass, Bentall, Transplant (heart/double lung, kidney), Frozen Elephant Trunk, HM3/LVAD, RVAD, Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy, Radical Nephrectomy w/ IVC Tumor, Impella 5.5

• Scrub/Circulate complex thoracic cases including single/double lung transplant, lobectomy, robotic DaVinci procedures
• Hybrid / Endovascular operation room proficiency (scrub and circulate)
• Worked at various Level I Trauma Facilities:

Sentara Heart Hospital – Norfolk, VA

University of Cincinnati – Cincinnati, OH

University of Cleveland- Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Clinic – Cleveland, OH

University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA

Inova Fairfax Heart and Vascular – Falls Church, VA

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

University of Iowa – Iowa City, IA

Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis, TN

• Performed pre-operative assessment of patients including current status, drug interactions, medical history, and lab values.
• Facilitated communication between OR and patient families to enhance patient understanding and support.
• Coordinated seamless care transitions among pre-op holding area, anesthesia, surgeon, and post-op caregivers to ensure comprehensive patient management.
• Established anesthesia lines, drips, and monitoring equipment setup to optimize surgical readiness.
• Monitored and executed sterile technique according to AORN guidelines.

• Managed care for post-operative and critical patients in the hospital setting.
• Administered medications and treatments in compliance with established protocols.
• Monitored patient vitals and hemodynamics to ensure prompt identification of critical changes.
• Conducted frequent assessments to detect bleeding, fluid shifts, arrhythmias, and ECG changes for timely intervention.
• ACLS performance both on the unit and code blue situations in the hospital.
• Airway management of oral and tracheal devices
• Documented patient condition and changes accurately to maintain comprehensive patient records and facilitate effective care.