Experienced PACU Evening Charge Nurse with 6 years of leadership in patient advocacy and critical post operative care. Demonstrate ability to coordinate teams effectively and enhance patient education. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota
06.2019 - Current
Perform charge nurse duties during evenings and nights post-management departure.
Coordinate unit staffing, patient assignments, and interdisciplinary communication for optimal care.
Address patient and family inquiries in-person or via phone to ensure satisfaction.
Manage full patient assignment while supporting fellow RNs with their caseloads.
Administer and titrate medications according to established protocols, ensuring safety.
Monitor patient conditions, documenting changes and alerting anesthesia and surgical teams of concerns.
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, pain management, and post-operative care.
Precept new PACU staff, instructing on hospital policies and nursing best practices.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston
06.2015 - 12.2018
Delivered high-quality care in fast-paced emergency room across Triage, Trauma, Psych, and Observation areas.
Assigned and managed patients of all acuity levels, conducting thorough intake and assessments.
Established intravenous lines, performed phlebotomy, and managed multiple IV drips and medications.
Verified access lines including central lines, arterial lines, and ventriculostomy drains.
Responded to telemetry and respiratory ventilator alarms, troubleshooting issues effectively.
Collaborated with medical staff to continually assess patient needs during emergency department stays.
Assisted in code situations and facilitated patient transport to ICU or step-down units.
Provided emotional support to patients and families while consulting social work and spiritual care.
Registered Nurse Trauma and Orthopedics
Boston Medical Center
Boston
07.2013 - 05.2015
Collaborated with clinical team to deliver exceptional nursing care for patients with traumatic injuries and surgical needs.
Organized workflow to enhance patient care efficiency.
Conducted comprehensive assessments and documented care plans for four to six patients per shift as the Charge Nurse.
Performed tracheostomy care, enteral tube feedings, and TPN administration via central lines.
Executed dressing changes for acute and chronic wounds using sterile techniques.
Accessed central lines, performed blood draws, and inserted peripheral IVs effectively.
Administered medications through various routes including intravenous and intramuscular.
Monitored telemetry strips for cardiac abnormalities and assisted in critical response events.
Trained as super user in Epic electronic health records, providing staff education and support.
Clinical Care Coordinator - Orthopedic/trauma at FPG With Sarasota Memorial HospitalClinical Care Coordinator - Orthopedic/trauma at FPG With Sarasota Memorial Hospital