Angela Kobriger

• Office-based Lab Pre-Op and Post-Op
• Triage
• Vascular Outreach Clinic

Staff Nurse - Travel assignment

Appleton, WI - 13 week contract

Waupaca, WI - 5 month contract

Pre-Op, Post-Op, PACU, ACLS, PALS, BLS

• Worked in Outpatient Surgery in the areas of Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU, caring for a variety of patient populations, including breast reconstruction, urology, cardiac and vascular care, etc.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment, including;

- Preparing patients for surgery Pre-OP.

- Caring for patients immediately following surgery in Phase I PACU.

- Transferring Post-OP patient to Surgical Floor.

- Preparing patient for discharge from Day Surgery Phase II

• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Travel assignment with PACU/Day Surgery in Klamath Falls, OR. Floated between Units, as needed. I enjoyed my assignment so much that I elected to sign-on with Sky Lakes Medical Center.

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Performed pre-admissions testing.
• Administered both Pre-OP and Post OP care.
• Conducted infusion services.
• Delivered comprehensive patient care, administering medications and monitoring vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during hospital stays.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to develop tailored care plans for patients.
• Enhanced patient safety by adhering to stringent healthcare protocols and infection control standards.