Tammara Riddle
Westfield
Summary
My objective is to secure a full-time position in nursing, where I will be able to use my extensive experience to provide the highest quality patient care. My organizational skills and ability to work under pressure are augmented by my desire to face new challenges and make a difference in the lives of others.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGICAL NURSE
CENTRAL INDIANA SURGERY CENTER
01.2022 - 07.2026
- Prepared operating rooms for each surgical case and assures the availability of lenses and surgical supplies/ devices
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to streamline operating room workflows.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices for surgical assistance and patient safety protocols.
- Coordinated perioperative care for diverse patient populations ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across various surgical specialties.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures.
- Assisted in surgical preparations, ensuring all instruments and supplies were sterile and ready.
- Educated patients on pre-operative and post-operative care for improved recovery outcomes.
ORTHOPEDIC NURSE
Franciscan Health- Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Assessed patient needs while collaborating with other members of the OR team
- Constantly, ensured the safety of the patient, including but not limited to their transportation and positioning on the OR beds
- Closely observed the sterility of the surgical procedures and identified any breaks
- Passed any additional instrument trays and supplies by maintaining the sterile surgical field
OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGICAL NURSE
SPRINGMILL SURGERY CENTER
11.2008 - 07.2021
- Scrubbed and circulated for ophthalmologic surgeries including: muscle, retina, glaucoma, and cataract/cornea
- Served as charge nurse, PRN
- Assisted with Yag/Iridex LASIK procedures
- Loaded variety of IOL’s by following surgeons’ orders
ORTHOPEDIC NURSE
IRELAND HIP AND KNEE SURGERY CENTER
11.2007 - 11.2008
- Administrator for satellite office
- Documented histories and physicals
- Scheduled procedures
- Secured insurance precertification
- Provided pre- and post-op education
- Fit patients with post-op shoes/boots
OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGICAL NURSE
CENTRAL INDIANA SURGERY CENTER
09.2003 - 11.2007
- Rotated through pre- and post-op areas
- Scrubbed and circulated for cataract/glaucoma/retinal/plastic surgeries
- Served as laser safety specialist
- Served on quality assurance committee
- Processed instruments
FOOT AND ANKLE SURGICAL NURSE
FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY CENTER
04.2002 - 09.2003
- Circulated and scrubbed for all podiatry surgeries
- Assisted with A&O screw sets placement, fluoroscopy, Stearus machine, and sterilized cords
- Provided pre- and post-op care
HAND/SHOULDER SURGICAL NURSE
INDIANA HAND AND SHOULDER CENTER
02.2001 - 04.2002
- Scrubbed and circulated for variety of hand/arm/shoulder surgeries
- Assisted in placement of Mitek anchors
- Assisted with dressings and casting
- Assisted with conscious sedation
- Processed instruments
OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGICAL NURSE
CENTRAL INDIANA SURGERY CENTER
11.1995 - 02.2001
- Scrubbed and circulated for cataract/glaucoma/plastic/retinal surgeries
- Ordered and organized IOL’s
- Assisted with pain management
- Served as laser safety specialist
- Processed instruments
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University-Kokomo
Skills
- CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Surgical procedures
- Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS)
Certification
- Basic Life Support certified
- PALS certified
- ACLS certified
- Environment of Care committee member
- Medication Error committee
- RQI Super user for BLS certifications
Timeline
OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGICAL NURSE
CENTRAL INDIANA SURGERY CENTER
01.2022 - 07.2026
ORTHOPEDIC NURSE
Franciscan Health- Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
08.2021 - 01.2022
OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGICAL NURSE
SPRINGMILL SURGERY CENTER
11.2008 - 07.2021
ORTHOPEDIC NURSE
IRELAND HIP AND KNEE SURGERY CENTER
11.2007 - 11.2008
OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGICAL NURSE
CENTRAL INDIANA SURGERY CENTER
09.2003 - 11.2007
FOOT AND ANKLE SURGICAL NURSE
FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY CENTER
04.2002 - 09.2003
HAND/SHOULDER SURGICAL NURSE
INDIANA HAND AND SHOULDER CENTER
02.2001 - 04.2002
OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGICAL NURSE
CENTRAL INDIANA SURGERY CENTER
11.1995 - 02.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana University-Kokomo