Adaptable and hard working with 30 years of Nursing experience. The past 20 years of nursing have been spent in PACU. Dedicated and compassionate with the goal of giving patients excellent care. Strong communication skills and collaboration with healthcare team members. Advanced assessment skills and ability to make quick nursing decisions. Utilized as a resource nurse amongst my peers in Recovery. Advocate strongly and effectively for my patients. Maintained BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Assess and monitor level of consciousness of postoperative patients while managing pain, nausea, surgical incisions , and other post anesthesia conditions.
Skilled in the management of post-operative pain by administering pain medication and therapeutic interventions.
Skilled in airway management and assessment of post anesthesia patients.
Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia staff and other healthcare team members to ensure the safety and well being of patients.
Prepare patients for surgery in the pre-op setting, starting IV's , administering medications and providing education of the surgical experience pre and post-operatively.
Managed care of post anesthesia patients while assessing airway, EKG readings, vitals signs, and surgical site.
Skilled in the complete care of patients in the recovery setting, with a focus on the management of pain and nausea.
Collaborated with all health care providers participating in patient care, using strong communication skills.
Excellent communicator
Motivated, responsible, and hard working
Able to prioritize and make quick nursing decisions
Able to multitask in high stress situations
Excellent team player with likable personality
Skilled in patient monitoring and pain management
Strong resource nurse in recovery setting
Received Extraordinary Nurse Award 2021