SYDNEY GRIESS
Henderson
Summary
Collaborative nurse with strong focus on patient care and effective communication, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Dedicated to supporting both patients and surgical teams through empathy, generosity, and cooperation as a registered nurse.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgery Department
Fillmore County Hospital
Geneva, Nebraska
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinated patient flow and ensured timely transfer to the operating room, maintaining accurate documentation and communication throughout the pre-operative process.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery protocols.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care.
Registered Nurse, Surgery Department
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Bellevue, Nebraska
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Observed and managed the surgical team from a broad perspective in the operating room
- Responsible for coordinating care and obtaining supplies/specimens
- Initiated corrective actions upon adverse functions from monitoring equipment
- Assisted the team to create and maintain a safe environment for the patient
- Assisted in training nursing students and new nurses in the OR, providing comprehensive training and mentorship to ensure competency in surgical procedures and patient care
Travel Registered Nurse, Surgery Department
Faith Regional Medical Center
Norfolk, Nebraska
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Observed and managed the surgical team from a broad perspective in the operating room
- Responsible for coordinating care and obtaining supplies/specimens
- Initiated corrective actions upon adverse functions from monitoring equipment
- Assisted the team to create and maintain a safe environment for the patient
Travel Registered Nurse, Surgery Department
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
Reno, Nevada
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Advocated for the patient before, during, and after surgery
- Assisted the team to create and maintain a safe environment for the patient
- Responsible for coordinating care and obtaining supplies/specimens
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records
Registered Nurse, Surgery Department
Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy
Omaha, Nebraska
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference
- Observed and managed the surgical team from a broad perspective in the operating room
- Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for the patient
- Initiated corrective actions upon adverse functions from monitoring equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Nebraska05-2020
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessments
- Infection control measures
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Department of Health and Human Services - Nebraska License Number- 91028
- BLS Certified- expires 06/22/26
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgery Department
Fillmore County Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Surgery Department
University of Nebraska Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2025
Travel Registered Nurse, Surgery Department
Faith Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Surgery Department
Renown South Meadows Medical Center
08.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Surgery Department
Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy
07.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Nebraska Medical Center