Elizabeth Robertson
Jacksonville,FL
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU
Ascension Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
03.2026 - Current
- Deliver direct nursing care in alignment with established protocols within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
- Fast paced unit with critically ill patients requiring the ability to adapt to unforeseeable situations.
- Care of post-op patients recovering from general, regional, and local anesthesia.
- Mentor and guide nursing staff in professional growth and best practice adherence.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and effective communication.
PACU
BayCare Healthcare
Tampa, FL
12.2022 - 08.2025
- Administered preoperative and postoperative care to patients undergoing general, orthopedic, ENT, GYN, and urological procedures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient recovery and high standards of care.
- Educated patients and their families on postoperative care to facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to home.
- Monitored and assessed patient vitals and managed complications in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Oversee discharge planning in collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure a smooth transition of care.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, including infection control protocols and patient safety initiatives.
- Mentor and support nursing staff in professional development and best practices adherence.
Travel PACU RN
Aya Healthcare
Tampa, FL
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered comprehensive post-operative care to a diverse patient population, including general, orthopedic, ENT, urological, and GYN surgeries.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly addressed complications to ensure patient safety and recovery.
- Collaborated with surgical and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and their families on post-operative care protocols and recovery processes.
- Adapted quickly to different hospital settings and protocols as a traveling nurse, maintaining high standards of patient care.
Nurse Manager Surgical Services
Center One Surgery Center
Jacksonville, FL
01.2012 - 12.2022
- Charge Nurse PACU | PAT | Pre-Op 2008 - 2012
- Staff Nurse 2007 - 2008
- Initially employed as a PACU Staff Nurse and promoted to Charge Nurse, overseeing Pre-op, PACU, and PAT areas. Subsequently promoted to Nurse Manager of Surgical Services, reflecting a demonstrated commitment to leadership and excellence.
- Supervised and directed nursing staff, ensuring adherence to accreditation standards, healthcare regulations, and hospital policies while delivering post-anesthesia care to patients.
- Led, monitored, and evaluated departmental activities to guarantee each patient's high-quality, professional medical care, maintaining a standard of excellence in patient outcomes.
- Managed all aspects of the care environment, including staff education, material management, equipment procurement, and administrative responsibilities, ensuring seamless operations across surgical services.
- Tasked with driving operational efficiency, successfully reducing costs, increasing revenue, improving team morale, and ensuring surgeon satisfaction while preparing the facility for growth and expansion.
- Coordinated onboarding of new surgeons, facilitating training, supplies, and equipment to introduce and support new surgical specialties, enhancing service capabilities.
- Ensured the smooth and efficient flow of patient care throughout all surgical services, consistently cost-effectively delivering high-quality care.
Timeline
PACU
Ascension Hospital
03.2026 - Current
PACU
BayCare Healthcare
12.2022 - 08.2025
Travel PACU RN
Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - 12.2022
Nurse Manager Surgical Services
Center One Surgery Center
01.2012 - 12.2022