Jason Black
Heber
Summary
Compassionate PACU Nurse with proven skills in patient education, clinical judgment, and post-operative care. Committed to enhancing patient recovery through collaboration and attention to detail.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Nurse
Park City Surgery Center
Park City
11.2023 - Current
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted patients with post-operative care and comfort measures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Educated patients and families on recovery protocols and discharge instructions.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments, including vital signs and patient histories.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Park City Hospital Same Day Surgery
PARK CITY
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Monitored patient recovery post-anesthesia in a surgical unit.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists during patient care.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions.
- Documented vital signs and patient responses in electronic health records.
- Assisted in managing post-operative complications with rapid assessments.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Initiated IV access when needed for blood draws or administration of fluids and medications.
Registered Nurse, PCU
St. Mark's Hospital
Salt Lake City
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs and lab draws according to established protocols.
- Performed assessments of new admissions in order to create individualized plans of care for each patient.
Fitness Professional
Self-employeed
PARK CITY
01.1990 - 08.2019
- Designed personalized fitness programs for diverse client needs.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions to improve client performance.
- Educated clients on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Utilized fitness assessment tools to evaluate client progress.
- Managed scheduling and bookings for individual and group sessions.
- Provided ongoing support and motivation to help clients achieve goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Joyce University
Draper, UT01-2020
Skills
- Administering medications
- PACU monitoring
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Post-operative assessment
- Collaboration with teams
Timeline
PACU Nurse
Park City Surgery Center
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
Park City Hospital Same Day Surgery
11.2021 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, PCU
St. Mark's Hospital
06.2020 - 11.2021
Fitness Professional
Self-employeed
01.1990 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Joyce University