AMBER Pachlhofer
Lima,OH
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Lima Memorial Hospital, excelling in airway management and pain management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and effective communication. Recognized for reducing post-operative complications and fostering trust with families, ensuring comprehensive care and support during recovery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Lima Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Lima Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families during challenging situations, fostering trust between healthcare team members and loved ones.
RN
Otterbein Cridersville
06.2005 - 08.2021
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Rhodes State College
Lima, OH05.2021
Lpn - Lpn
Rhodes State College
08.2011
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- IV insertion
- Ethical practice
- Vital signs monitoring
- Post-anesthesia care
- Anesthesia recovery
- Pain management
- Patient education
- Patient recovery assessments
- Cardiac monitoring
- IV fluid administration
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Analgesia pumps
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Critical thinking
- Documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Lima Memorial Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Lima Memorial Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2024
RN
Otterbein Cridersville
06.2005 - 08.2021
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Rhodes State College
Lpn - Lpn
Rhodes State College