Christina Givens
Wentzville,MO
Summary
- Highly dedicated, competent, and compassionate. RN First Assistant with strong clinical experience in Cosmetic and Reconstruction Plastic Surgery, General Surgery and Trauma Surgery, as well as Laparoscopic Surgery. Experienced in Orthopedic Surgery including Total Joint Replacements and Orthopedic Trauma. General knowledge and basic experience in Robotic Surgery.
- Strong communication skills with excellent organization and time management skills, extremely dependable, and very passionate about learning new skills.
- BLS Certified, CNOR Certified and AORN Member
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse First Assistant Lead
SSM Kisker Outpatient Surgery Center
03.2023 - Current
- Highly experienced in Breast Cancer Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Face and Full body Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, and Total Joint and Sports Orthopedic Surgery
- Responsibilities include managing all implants for Plastics cases, Managing all Surgical Supplies and Orthopedic Implants, On Boarding of new surgeons and Specific needs, Creating and Updating Surgeon preferences cards
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Highly experience in General Surgery, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, and Total Joint Orthopedic Surgery
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Barnes-Jewish St. Peter's Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Highly experience in General Surgery, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery
Registered Nurse First Assistant
St. Joseph Health Center
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Highly experienced in assisting General and Trauma Surgery, Laparoscopic, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery
Registered Nurse- Operating room
St. Joseph Health Center
09.2013 - 01.2019
- Circulate and Scrub various specialties including General, Neurosurgical, Vascular, Urology, Orthopedic, Gynecology, Podiatry, and Plastic Surgery
- Second Assistant Orthopedic and Gynecology
- Adheres to hospital policies and procedures to maintain a safe and sterile environment for patients, families, and fellow colleagues
Education
RN First Assistant Certificate of Completion -
St. Charles Community College
Saint Peters, MO2015
Associate Degree - Science of Nursing
St. Charles Community College
Saint Peters, Mo 05.2013
Skills
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Professionalism and ethics
- Advanced surgical techniques
- Continuing education commitment
Credentials
- RNFA
- CNOR
Timeline
Registered Nurse First Assistant Lead
SSM Kisker Outpatient Surgery Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Barnes-Jewish St. Peter's Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse First Assistant
St. Joseph Health Center
09.2015 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse- Operating room
St. Joseph Health Center
09.2013 - 01.2019
RN First Assistant Certificate of Completion -
St. Charles Community College
Associate Degree - Science of Nursing
St. Charles Community College
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