CHRISTY BASCOCHEA

Charge Nurse - PACU

PeaceHealth

03.2021 - Current

Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Managed supply of medical equipment and consumables, ensuring availability and reducing instances of stock-outs.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.