Betty Fries
Holland
Summary
Professional nurse with substantial experience in post-anesthesia care. Skilled in patient monitoring, pain management, and ensuring swift, safe recovery. Strong focus on team collaboration, flexible with changing needs, and reliably achieves desired outcomes. Known for compassionate care, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Bryan Health Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications pre/postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
- Ensured seamless transitions to inpatient units by preparing thorough documentation for handoffs.
- Prevented potential adverse reactions by carefully screening patients'' allergies before administering medications or performing interventions.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
RN, PACU
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
07.2010 - 07.2017
- Proactively addressed potential postoperative complications such as nausea, vomiting, and shivering through appropriate interventions and medication administration.
- Contributed to improved overall patient outcomes by effectively assessing and managing post-operative pain levels.
- Increased continuity of care for patients transitioning from PACU to other hospital units by effectively communicating pertinent information to receiving nurses.
- Initiated immediate interventions when detecting signs of respiratory distress or airway obstruction in post-operative patients, preventing potential adverse events.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Managed emergency situations calmly and efficiently, mitigating risks associated with unexpected changes in patient status or complications related to anesthesia use.
- Enhanced patient recovery by administering post-operative care and monitoring vital signs.
Anesthesia Pre-Op Nurse
Lincoln Anesthesia Group
01.2000 - 07.2010
- Duties include; obtaining adequate patient health history, consulting with anesthesia provider to order correct preoperative diagnostic and lab tests prior to procedure, communicating any potential concerns regarding patients airway pulmonary, cardiac, neurological and renal systems to Anesthesia Provider
- In this capacity, I am also interacting and communicating with patient and family concerning anesthesia choices and types
- Average number of patients seen daily range from25 to45
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Saint Elizabeth Regional Health Center
01.1990 - 01.2000
- Worked as registered nurse in post anesthesia care unit providing immediate care of the postoperative client
- Duties include; airway management, providing a safe environment for clients and appropriate intervention to keep clients comfortable
Surgical Care Unit
Saint Elizabeth Regional Health Center
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Worked on a33-bed surgical unit as a charge nurse and staff nurse, coordinating care of clients and also working with physicians and other ancillary departments
Surgical Care Unit
Saint Elizabeth Regional Health Center
01.1982 - 01.1988
- Worked on a33-bed surgical unit as a licensed practical nurse
- Accepted responsibility for caring for a variety of patients on the surgical floor
Education
Registered Nurse Diploma -
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln, Nebraska01.1988
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska01.1982
High School Diploma - undefined
Syracuse High School
Syracuse, Nebraska01.1981
Skills
- Postoperative care
- Pain management
- Anesthesia recovery
- Airway management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient recovery assessments
- Sedation administration
- Blood transfusion
- Oxygen therapy
- IV fluid administration
- Pediatric advanced life support
- IV insertion
- Basic life support
Certification
- 1998 Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- 1989 Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PROFFESIONAL LICENSE:
Nebraska #44398
Community Service
Volunteer for American Heart Association, Volunteer for Diabetic Foundation, Fundraiser for Arthritis Association, Active in musical program at church
Timeline
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Bryan Health Medical Center
07.2017 - Current
RN, PACU
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
07.2010 - 07.2017
Anesthesia Pre-Op Nurse
Lincoln Anesthesia Group
01.2000 - 07.2010
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Saint Elizabeth Regional Health Center
01.1990 - 01.2000
Surgical Care Unit
Saint Elizabeth Regional Health Center
01.1988 - 01.1990
Surgical Care Unit
Saint Elizabeth Regional Health Center
01.1982 - 01.1988
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Southeast Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Syracuse High School
Registered Nurse Diploma -
Bryan Memorial Hospital
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