Staff Charge Nurse II- Ambulatory Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
06.2018 - Current
Company Overview: Boston Children's Hospital, Lexington MA 01949
Manage a 9 bed PACU for a 4 operative room satellite facility
Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans ensuring positive patient outcomes
Oversee patient care for post-operative patients, ensuring safety and comfort during recovery from anesthesia
Conduct thorough assessments of patients' vital signs and overall condition, identifying and responding to any complications
Educate patients and their families on post-operative care and recovery processes
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with hospital policies and regulations
Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff training programs to enhance departmental efficiency and care standards
Support nursing staff in emergency situations, advocating for patients, and identifying complications
Boston Children's Hospital, Lexington MA 01949
Manage a 9 bed PACU for a 4 operative room satellite facility
Staff Nurse II- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
06.2002 - 01.2018
Company Overview: Boston Children's Hospital, Boston MA 02115
Member of leadership group for a 31-bed medical/surgical CICU
Leadership role in program planning, determining standards of care
Manage critically ill patients of all ages with congenital heart disease
Proficient with invasive hemodynamic monitoring, pacemaker therapy, ECMO, VADs, CVVH, HFOV, iNO & PALS/ACLS drug therapy
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide family centered care
Act as a role model to peers in areas of clinical practice, leadership, management & professional growth
Functioned as a role model to peers in areas of clinical practice, leadership, management and professional growth
Role includes charge nurse responsibilities, precepting and mentoring new nurses, hospital and unit based committee involvement
Boston Children's Hospital, Boston MA 02115
Member of leadership group for a 31-bed medical/surgical CICU
Education
RN, BSN - Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Boston, Massachusetts
05.2002
Skills
Strong teamwork
Safety Compliance
Documentation abilities
Employee Mentoring
Schedule Coordination
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Team Leadership
Adaptability
Crisis Management
Certification
AACN Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), 01/01/11 - Present
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 01/01/05 - Present
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 01/01/02 - Present
AHA Basic Life Support certification (BLS), 01/01/02 - Present
Timeline
Staff Charge Nurse II- Ambulatory Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
06.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse II- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
06.2002 - 01.2018
AACN Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), 01/01/11 - Present
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 01/01/05 - Present
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 01/01/02 - Present
AHA Basic Life Support certification (BLS), 01/01/02 - Present
RN, BSN - Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
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