Experienced Pre-op/PACU and med-surg nurse who is patient focused and mindful of details. A dependable individual who works hard and gets along well with others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-op/PACU RN
Bend Surgery Center
05.2019 - 10.2021
Prepared patients for surgery by reviewing health histories, performing physical assessment, obtaining and documenting consent for procedure, placing IV and administering ordered medications, prepping surgical sites.
Answered questions and provided education to patients prior to surgery.
Took vitals, evaluated cardio-respiratory systems and patients' pain levels in recovery, implementing correct medication dosages as indicated.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Made follow up calls to evaluate patients' progress in the days following their procedure.
Helped build and implement a new EMR when the surgery center transitioned from paper charting.
Med-Surg RN
St. Charles Health System
06.2014 - 05.2020
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, NG tube placement, and ostomy bags.
Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
Provided end of life care to patients on hospice.
Cross trained to post-partum unit and cared for mothers and babies.
Float RN
Benefis Health System
10.2013 - 06.2014
Floated to 7 different units of the hospital, including medical, surgical, ortho/neuro, oncology, pediatrics, post-partum, and rehab.
Became confident and proficient in nursing skills learned in school, including physical assessment, med administration, communication with other members of the care team, documentation of care provided, and patient education.