Edye Harrispotter
Montrose,MI
Summary
Accomplished PACU Nurse proudly offering more than 18 years' expertise in the post anesthesia care unit . Strong capacity to work with physicians to develop successful patient care plans.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI
Fint, Michigan
11.2003 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Saint Mary's Medical Center
Saginaw, MI
01.1998 - 11.2003
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mott College
Flint Michigan01.1998
Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Oversight
- Decision Making
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Vital Signs Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Fluid Measurement
- Surgical Preparation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Universal Precautions
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLA- advanced cardiac life support
- BLS- basic life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI
11.2003 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Saint Mary's Medical Center
01.1998 - 11.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mott College