Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to multitask simultaneously while maintaining patient safety.
Knowledgeable PACU/DOPS nurse that is able to work well with other associates.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN PACU/DOPS
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Support healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and working well as a team with other co-workers.
Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
Collaborated with patients and other hospital associates to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
Precepting new nurses to the unit to help them learn the PACU/DOPS area.
RN Surgical Stepdown
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
11.2012 - 06.2020
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN Staff Nurse
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital
06.2011 - 11.2012
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
RN Staff Nurse
Brethren Care Village
04.2011 - 06.2011
RN
Kingston
07.2010 - 04.2011
STNA
Kingston
10.2006 - 07.2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Ohio University
12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH
05.2010
High School Diploma -
ECOT
05.2007
Skills
Anesthesia Recovery
Pain Control after surgical procedures in recovery and post operatively
Educating post op patients and their families on how to care for themselves at home after surgery