Jennifer Herrig
Woodville
Summary
Dynamic RN Staff Nurse specializing in over 20 years in post-anesthesia care. Expert in airway management and compassionate patient support, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes. Proven ability to mentor staff and enhance team performance, while effectively managing critical situations in the PACU. Committed to patient safety and interdisciplinary communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
ProMedica Bay Park Hospital
10.2001 - Current
- Assess and monitor patients in the immediate postoperative period ensuring a smooth transition from surgery to recovery.
- Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care, addressing patients' physical and emotional needs after surgery.
- Collaborate with surgical and nursing teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure effective communication.
- Anticipate and manage critical situations and emergencies in the PACU setting.
- Train and mentor new nursing staff members, improving team proficiency and care consistency.
- Rotate to Short Stay area weekly, to effectively and safely take care of total joint replacements through discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lourdes University
Sylvania, OHDiploma - Nursing
St Vincent School Of Nursing
Toledo, OHSkills
- Airway management
- Surgical site monitoring and documentation
- Vitals and cardiac monitoring
- Pain management
- Foley insertion, monitoring and removal
- Neurological assessment
- Intravenous access
- Patient safety
- Compassionate care
- Discharge and transfer education
- Interdisciplinary and handoff communication
- Recovery documentation using Epic
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) certified
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
ProMedica Bay Park Hospital
10.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lourdes University
Diploma - Nursing
St Vincent School Of Nursing
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