Interview Question: Setting Goals & Following Through
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5 Operating Room Nurse Interview Questions & Answers
Why did you choose to be an operating room nurse?
I chose to be a nurse because I wanted to work in healthcare and my aunt was a nurse who encouraged me to pursue the same path. I found that my compassion for taking care of others combined with my ability to multi-task was a great fit for nursing as a career. During school, I spent a lot of time observing different areas of the hospital and clinic. I was drawn to the operating room because of the level of responsibility needed and because I was able to use my problem solving skills. It is a fast-paced environment, and it feels good to see a patient come out of the OR in better shape after a surgery.
What is your previous surgical experience?
I have worked in different areas of the OR and have a variety of experiences in the surgical setting. I worked as a scrub nurse, prepping the operating room for upcoming surgeries and helping to monitor patients during surgery. I also worked as a circulating nurse for a short period of time. My last position was as an RN first assistant, in which I assisted during surgical procedures. Most of my experience was with orthopedic surgeries, although I do have some experience working in the ER.
Can you think of an experience in which a patient's care was considerably different because of your close monitoring?
I was assisting with a surgery and I noticed some irregular heart rhythm on the monitor. Due to my pre-operative care and communication with the patient, I knew that the patient had heart issues in his history and that it was important to take care of the issue right away. I administered medication to help regulate it, and the rest of the surgery went along without any problems.
Talk about a time when you handled a high-stress situation calmly and effectively?
I was working a shift during which we were short-staffed and had a high volume of scheduled surgeries. I had to assist with multiple surgeries at the same time, which was very stressful. I kept an open line of communication going with the doctors and focused on staying detail-oriented and focused on each surgery at hand. It was a long day, but everything went smoothly.
Are you able to work as a team player?
I have learned the value of working as a team player from different areas in my life. I was in sports growing up and discovered that communicating with each other and letting each player do what they did best resulted in playing better as a team. Working as a nurse has also shown me how important it is to work as part of a team. While each of us needs to be able to work without excessive direction, we also need to collaborate with each other and communicate.
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5 Common Operating Room Nurse Interview Questions & Answers
Kellie is a Certified Professional Resume Writer with extensive experience in digital media. She is passionate about helping job seekers navigate their careers. She earned a B.A. in English and writing from Temple University.
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