Years of professional PACU experience
Angel A. Olvera-Lopez
Goodyear,AZ
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
3
3
9
9
Years in healthcare
Work History
PACU Charge Registered Nurse
Physicians Adventist Surgery Center
Glendale, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided effective communication between the PACU team members, physicians, and other healthcare personnel.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Managed budgeting activities related to staffing, equipment purchases, supplies.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal and state laws governing health care delivery systems.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Facilitated monthly educational sessions for nursing staff on topics such as infection control protocols or emergency response procedures.
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
Los Angeles
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medication, and documented changes in patient condition.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
University of California San Francisco Mission Bay
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Provided care for critically ill patients in an ICU setting, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
- Identified potential risk factors associated with anesthesia use and took appropriate action to reduce risks when necessary.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Managed ventilators and other respiratory support devices as needed.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
North Hollywood, Ca01.2021
LVN Diploma -
American Career College
Los Angeles, Ca01.2014
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Leadership Skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Fast-paced environment
- Proficient organizational and time management skills
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Registered Nurse License in State of California
- Registered Nurse License in State of Arizona
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Software
Epic
Cerner
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkTimeline
PACU Charge Registered Nurse
Physicians Adventist Surgery Center
01.2024 - Current
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Travel PACU Registered Nurse
University of California San Francisco Mission Bay
03.2023 - 07.2023
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Registered Nurse License in State of California
- Registered Nurse License in State of Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
West Coast University
LVN Diploma -
American Career College
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