Faith Pajeaud
Marrero,Louisiana
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record by enhancing patient recovery through meticulous post-anesthesia care and effective pain management. Skilled in IV Therapy and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, I have significantly improved patient satisfaction and safety. My leadership in nursing staff management and commitment to health education underscore my comprehensive approach to patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tulane Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
- Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment of vital signs upon arrival from surgeries.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues through active participation in huddles, meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects within the department.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Director of Nursing
Correct Health
Gretna, LA
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center-WB
Gretna, LA
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
LPN -Infection Control/Education Coordinator
Correct Health
Gretna, LA
04.2013 - 05.2020
- Trained Nursing staff on educational principles, administrative requirements and instructional strategies.
- Managed professional development of existing employees and directed recruitment and training of new hires.
- Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance..
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Optimized department efficiency by analyzing procedures and data regarding charting and patient flows.
- Strictly protected confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses placed in medical infirmary.
- Updated patient charts using COREMR with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided patient status updates to nurses to ensure that every patients' needs were met.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Inserted catheters , wound care (operation of wound vac)completed tracheotomy care for patients.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for several nurses and support personnel.
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
Marrero, LA
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed Several functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Delivered nursing care for pre and post- op surgical patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including PT, ST and OT to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored patients on telemetry
- Managed IV Therapies
Registered Nurse, PACU
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
Metairie, LA
12.2023 - Current
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
- Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment of vital signs upon arrival from surgeries.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA05.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA2017
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Xavier University Preparatory School
New Orleans, LA2006
Skills
- Health education classes
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Direct patient care
- Transcribing orders
- ADL support
- Treatment room setup
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Discharge planning
- Nursing staff management
- Equipment inspection
- IV Therapy
- Specialized care of patients with life threatening illnesses
Certification
- AHA /BLS exp OCT. 2025
- AHA/ACLS exp OCT. 2025
- AHA/PALS exp NOV. 2025
- IV Therapy certification 2009
- Active unencumberd Louisiana RN licensure with the State Board of Nursing exp.Jan 31,2025
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tulane Medical Center
02.2023 - 12.2023
Director of Nursing
Correct Health
01.2022 - 03.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ochsner Medical Center-WB
08.2020 - 02.2022
LPN -Infection Control/Education Coordinator
Correct Health
04.2013 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
03.2011 - 06.2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Xavier University Preparatory School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delgado Charity School of Nursing
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Nunez Community College