Enthusiastic and friendly PACU Nurse poised in finding the best pain management solutions for a variety of surgical patients. Highly dedicated to cultivating a safe clinical environment that is beneficial to patients and healthcare staff alike.
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Surgical procedure familiarity
Proficient in assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care to achieve patient goals and optimize outcomes
Ability to work autonomously and manage case load effectively
Ability to develop relationships with patients, families, nursing, and other healthcare team members
Ability to learn new skills and take direction well
Evaluated assigned patients recovering from surgeries, coming out of anesthesia, and effectively planned, implemented, and documented skilled nursing care.
Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Helped patients regain independence with clear recovery goals and guidance.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
11/2018 to 08/2020
Registered Nurse-OPERATING ROOMHca – Humble, TX,
Charge nurse-night shift, collaborating with multiple services and physicians in order to give patients the best care possible.
Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon and scrub tech needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
Supported surgical team during procedures by having knowledge of surgical specialty.
Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and provided SBAR report to PACU nurse.
09/2012 to 06/2017
Registered Nurse-OPERATING ROOMHca – Hurst, TX,
Duties include but not limited to preparing for the days cases, assisting anesthesia, positioning patients, conducting surgical time out and end of case debrief, prepping surgical site, conducting supply and instrument counts, and troubleshooting surgical equipment.
Surgeries circulated include Orthopedics (trauma and joint), General Surgery, Neuro Spine, Gynecology, Urology, Robotic, ENT, and Eyes.
09/2012 to 06/2017
Registered Nurse-OPERATING ROOMHca – Katy, TX,
Duties included consulting and coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia, pharmacy, and OR staff to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; serving as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team; preparing OR room for patient procedure; providing accurate care and handling of specimens; observing and enforcing strict standards of asepsis; maintaining strict counts for sponges, needles, and instruments during every procedure.
Surgeries circulated included all trauma calls: neuro, ortho, and abdominal, shoulder, hip, and knee arthroplasty, gynecology, urology, robotic, ENT, and eyes.
05/2006 to 09/2012
Registered Nurse-CARDIACAllina Health Systems – Apple Valley, CA,
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording cardiac rhythm data.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
04/1994 to 05/2006
RESPIRATORY THERAPISTIntegris Health – Moore, OK,
Managed ventilators for intubated patients in the medical intensive care unit and surgical intensive care unit.
Managed patients on BIPAP and CPAP.
Proficient at drawing arterial blood gases with arterial lines or manually.
Assessed pulmonary status of patients and administered aerosolized medications, CPT, incentive spirometry, and deep breathing and coughing.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Education and Training
Expected in to to
MBA: Health Administration Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT GPA:
Currently attending
Expected in 11/2020 to to
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ, GPA:
Expected in 04/2006 to to
Associate of Science: Nursing Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute - Albuquerque, NM, GPA:
Expected in 08/1993 to to
Associate of Science: Respiratory Therapy Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute - Albuquerque, NM, GPA:
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