Kimberly P. Obrien, RN
Boston
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 40 years of experience in perioperative care. Skilled in multitasking, developing individualized care strategies, and training new operating room members. Utilizes critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in fast paced environments. Has worked with multi-disciplinary teams to implement sustainability practices in the operating room.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse II
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
09.2005 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline patient care.
- Trained new nurses on surgical protocols and best practices for patient handling.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for emergency supplies in the operating room; hemostasis cart, emergency tourniquet box.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating needs during procedures and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Developed and implemented reduction to waste measures in the operating room.
- Assisted with transition to new operating rooms
Perioperative Registered Nurse
New England Baptist Hospital
Boaston, MA
08.1985 - 09.2005
- Proficiently circulated and scrubbed throughout all services in the perioperative setting.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to new technologies and equipment within the operating room, enhancing efficiency and accuracy during surgeries.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Lowell General Hospital School of Nursing
Lowell, MA05-1981
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Operating room preparation
- Patient assessments
- Preoperative planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
Certification
CPR,
PALS
Timeline
Staff Nurse II
Boston Children's Hospital
09.2005 - 08.2025
Perioperative Registered Nurse
New England Baptist Hospital
08.1985 - 09.2005
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Lowell General Hospital School of Nursing