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Charge nurse, manager, and staff nurse in Preoperative and PACU (outpatient and inpatient) unit managing nursing staff of 20 nurses. Supervised ancillary staff of 4 on-call nurses.
Staff nurse in addition to administrative duties and charge nurse.Provided patient care in fast-paced preoperative and postoperative environment.
Implemented preoperative assessments, oriented to unit, history, medication reconciliation, diabetic management preoperative and postoperative, starting IVs, fluid management, maintaining patient safety and preoperative teaching.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
Implemented safety procedures and protocols in the preoperative area to assure correct patient, correct operative site and correct procedure.
Provided post-anesthesia care. Postoperative care given for general surgery (exploratory laparotomy and laparoscopy, appendectomy, ventral hernia, inguinal hernia), joint replacements (total hips and knees, shoulder), urology, ENT, plastic surgery, OB/GYN (hysterectomy, D&C), colonoscopies, cystoscopies, cataract removal and any emergency surgery. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Post op teaching and follow up.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of and safety of patient.
SUPERUSER in EPIC: Electronic charting, teaching personnel to use system and maintaining ongoing education of personnel in new updates and changes to system.
Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews.
Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program

• Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
• Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
• Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
• Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
• Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.

Provided care as a staff nurse on a Progressive Cardiac Care Unit of 45 patients (telemetry, cardiac surgery, CABG, cardiac catheterization sheath pull)