Pacu Charge Nurse resume example with 17+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Professional Summary
Care-driven PACU nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Skills
Anesthesia recovery
Patient education
Patient recovery assessments
Medication Administration
Oxygen saturation standards
EMR / EHR
Collecting vitals
Patient and family advocacy
Acute care expertise
Strong clinical judgment
Insulin medication assistance
Intravenous therapy
Trauma recovery
Patient consultation
Education
Weber State UniversityOgden, Utah, Expected in 04/2019 ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Graduated with 4.0 GPA
Graduated with honors
Received DeBoer, Robert & Flora Scholarship 2018-2019 Dee, A. Taylor Scholarship 2017-2018 Cummings, Russ & Faye Scholarship 2016-2017 Maughan, W&R Nursing School Scholarship 2016-2017
Weber State UniversityOgden, Utah, Expected in 04/2018 ā āAssociates of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Graduated with 3.6 GPA
Weber State UniversityOgden, Utah, Expected in 04/2015 ā āAssociates of Health Science: - GPA:
University of PhoenixLayton, Utah, Expected in 10/2010 ā āAssociates of Psychology:Psychology - GPA:
Work History
Ogden Regional Medical Center - PACU Charge Nurse City, STATE, 11/2018 - Current
Recover patients undergoing Robotic, General, Neuro, Vascular, Urology, Plastics, Orthopedics, Gynecological, ENT, and Oral Surgery both inpatient and outpatient.
Provide acute care for pediatric and adult post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, encompassing ambulatory surgical procedures, invasive and extensive surgeries, and traumas.
Identify and manage life-threatening post-operative and anesthetic complications.
Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge, including medication and IV administration for pain control, airway management with extubation of patients, determination need for oxygen therapy, management of lines and drains, and EKG monitoring.
Review post-operative orders and continuously monitor patientsā post-operative vitals, set up PCA, Epidurals, and fluids.
Collaborate with Anesthesia to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions before discharge home or hospital unit.
Perform sedation for block procedures under directions of Anesthesia providers and monitored care of patients.
Monitor and recover patients after Transesophageal echocardiograms, ECTs, and Cardioversion procedures.
Update patient charts using EMR to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Participated in patient satisfaction committee to discuss policies, propose revisions, and implement changes in patient care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisted and rounded with physicians, monitored patient orders, communicated with ancillary departments, and assisted staff.
Maintained friendly and cordial relationships with customers by greeting them and assisting them with all relevant issues.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction, and sales numbers.
Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Mountain West Surgical Center - Precepting Nurse City, STATE, 01/2018 - 03/2018
Assessed patients prior to surgery, monitored and recorded vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for procedures, performed SBAR to OR nurses, initiated IVs, and ensured that patients informed consent about procedures.
Assessed patientsā post-operative condition by monitoring vital signs, condition changes, documented findings in patient files and reported to physicians.
Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on patient discharge instructions.
Helped physicians complete procedures such as lumbar punctures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies.
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
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