PACU Nurse Resume Example Windham Hospital

PACU NURSE

Professional Summary

Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care, Ambulatory Care and PACU care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Driven, hardworking and veteran 18 year Health Care provider bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 12-year record of success in nursing and desiring Nursing position with Ambulatory Care Hospital facility.

Skills

Patient recovery assessments
Anesthesia recovery
EMR / EHR
Intravenous therapy

Patient education
Medication Administration
Oxygen saturation standards
Collecting vitals

Work History

PACU Nurse, 05/2019 to Current
Windham Hospital – Willimantic, CT

Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse, 01/2008 to Current
Windham Hospital – Willimantic, CT

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety. Charge Nurse for department starting in 2009.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Updated patient charts using EPIC and EMPOWER with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Registered Respiratory Therapist, 06/2002 to 03/2009
Hartford Hospital – Hartford, CT

Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adult patients in a variety of settings; Cardiothoracic ICU, Medical ICU and Emergency Department.
Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management, nasogastric tube insertions and intubations.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management by performing postural drainage and chest physiotherapy.

Education

High School DiplomaNorth Kingstown High School - North Kingstown, RI

Bachelor of Science: Respiratory TherapyQuinnipiac University - Hamden, CT

Certificate of Nursing: Nursing, 12/2007
University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT

Accelerate Nursing Program (MbEIN) within one year.

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 05/2013
University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT

Certifications

CPR Certified
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
ENPC (Emergency Nursing for Pediatric Care)
TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course)

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Windham Hospital
Hartford Hospital

School Attended

North Kingstown High School
Quinnipiac University
University of Connecticut

Job Titles Held:

PACU Nurse
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Registered Respiratory Therapist

Degrees

High School Diploma
Bachelor of Science : Respiratory Therapy
Certificate of Nursing : Nursing , 12/2007
Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 05/2013

PACU Nurse Resume Example

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