Fernando Magana Rocha

Work for a healthcare organization that believes in improving community health through science and compassion. Encouraging a collective effort of teamwork to help improve the work setting and deliver safe, quality care to my patients.

Sutter Health CPMC Davies Campus, PACU/ACU, 130 hours (September2024-November/2024)

· PACU nurses continuously monitor patients’ vital signs, level of consciousness, airway, and breathing patterns, paying close attention to potential side effects from anesthesia, such as nausea, or complications like bleeding.

· Managing pain: They administer prescribed pain medications and anti-nausea treatments, ensuring patients are as comfortable as possible during their recovery.

· Airway management: Maintaining a stable airway is a priority. This can involve providing oxygen, assisting with mechanical ventilation, or performing interventions to ensure effective breathing.

· Educating patients: They are responsible for addressing patients’ questions and concerns, offering reassurance, and preparing them for the next steps in their care journey. Managing care plans.

· Admitting patients: PACU nurses admit patients’ post-surgery, often verifying consent and initiating the recovery process. Moving patients when clinically stable.

• CA Registered Nurse, Test date 2/28/24
• ACLS/BLS/PALS/AED/ECG certified, 01/27
• Certified Nursing Assistant – CDPH, 09/26
• Child Abuse Mandated Reporter - CA Department of Social Services, 09/25
• Abuse Mandated Reporter - Academy for Professional Excellence, 09/25
• Culturally Competent Nursing Care - Continuing Medical Education, 01/25