CVOR

Location:

Arnold Building, 2nd Floor

Director:

Leslie Medders, RN, MSA, CNOR

Asst. UM:

Catherine Downard, RN, BSN, CNOR

Clinical Educator:

Marty Scott, RN, BSN, CNOR

Type of unit:

Cardiovascular operating suites (2)

Typical staffing:

All RN, with one Surg Asst.

Typical pt diagnosis:

Cardiovascular & peripheral vascular disease; AAA repair, thoracic surgery (i.e., lung cancer), pacemakers

Common skills utilized:

Circulating, scrub person, anesthesia assistant.

Most common meds / those nurses must be familiar with:

Anesthetic agents, antibiotics, emergency/code meds

Certification for Differential:

CNOR, through AORN

Selling points for Unit:

Awesome teamwork; very high patient satisfaction; highly motivated staff! New program (2005) with Stryker I-suite technology, dynamic surgical and physician staff. Plan for PC in each OR for computerized record.

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