DEANNA HOLZWANGER , MSN, FNP-BC

• Recovering post-surgical pediatric and adult patients from outpatient surgery to critical care settings
• Floating to all procedural areas recovering patients from all different surgeries such as Neurosurgery (brain/spine), Pediatrics, vascular, oncology, gynecology, urology, ENT, general surgery, etc.
• Administered patient care plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
• Educating patients on correct medication usage and wound care for safe discharge home after surgery.
• Post-operative phone calls to follow up with patient after surgery
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Implemented pain management protocols, improving recovery times and overall patient satisfaction.
• Trained nursing staff on post-anesthesia care techniques, reinforcing best practices and procedural adherence.
• Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists for seamless patient hand-offs during preoperative and postoperative stages.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through active participation in quality assurance initiatives and audits within the department.
• Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
• Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, optimizing workflow efficiency within the unit.

Led multidisciplinary team in delivering comprehensive care for pediatric cardiac patients.

• Managing recovery of critically ill patients post-surgery from inpatient procedures such as heart transplant, single ventricle anatomy repair (Blalock-Taussig shunt, Glenn and Fontan procedures), patch closure, arterial switch, pulmonary artery banding, and cardiac catheterization.
• Cared for pediatric oncology patients requiring specialized treatment, symptom management, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
• Administering multiple intravenous treatments in critical care situations, comprising inotropic, pressors, anti-arrhythmic, sedatives, and vasodilators.
• Participating in family centered rounds alongside pediatric specialists.
• Educating and preparing parents for safe discharge home after open heart surgery.

• Collaborate with providers to accurately assess a diverse patient population and implement interventions in the coordination of patient care in a safe, timely and appropriate manner and apply escalation processes when necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to differentiate those skills which are in the scope of professional nursing practice, and those that may be delegated to ancillary staff.
• Developed quality improvement initiatives that reduced medication errors within the unit, enhancing patient safety standards.
• Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.