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IAN LOVE

RED OAK,TX

Summary

Care-oriented PACU Nurse offering 23 years' clinical experience in various types of healthcare settings. A patient advocate with a background promoting recovery education and a valuable coach and mentor to younger nurses. My years of ICU experience prior to my transition to PACU have added greatly to my ability to handle the variety of patients i see there.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PACU Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare
Little Rock, AR
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.

PACU Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

PACU Registered Nurse

Navarro Regional Hospital
Corsicana, TX
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Actively participated in continuing education courses related to PACU nursing practices.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.

Nursing House Supervisor

USMD Hospital
Arlington, Texas
12.2017 - 04.2022
  • Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
  • Monitored staff performance, identified areas for improvement and provided guidance as needed.
  • Implemented strategies designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs associated with providing patient care services.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
  • Fostered improved communication with contractors to promote regulatory compliance.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members in a timely manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
  • Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
  • Managed team of [Number] registered nurses, [Number] licensed practical nurses and [Number] certified nursing assistants.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
  • Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
  • Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling medications.

PACU Registered Nurse

USMD Hospital
Arlington, WA
12.2016 - 12.2017
  • Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.
  • Maintained current knowledge regarding advances in nursing practices related to post-surgical and post anesthesia care.
  • Actively participated in continuing education courses related to PACU nursing practices.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress towards goals.

ICU Clinical Nurse

Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
Flagstaff, AZ

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
12-2000

Skills

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Resource Utilization
  • Discharge Planning
  • Treatment Planning
  • Basic Life Support
  • IV Insertion
  • Patient Assessment
  • Airway Management
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Pain Management Oversight
  • Vitals Assessments
  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • Patient Education
  • IV Fluid Administration
  • Compassionate Care
  • Pain Management

Affiliations

Motorcycle touring, Mountain biking, hiking

Certification

Nursing licence, ACLS, BLS and PALS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PACU Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare
05.2023 - 12.2023

PACU Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare
09.2022 - 04.2023

PACU Registered Nurse

Navarro Regional Hospital
04.2022 - 09.2022

Nursing House Supervisor

USMD Hospital
12.2017 - 04.2022

PACU Registered Nurse

USMD Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2017

ICU Clinical Nurse

Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tarrant County College District

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