JESSICA CASLER

PACU TRAVEL NURSE

Care of patients post surgery monitoring for signs of complication from General anesthesia or surgical procedures by monitoring vital signs, airways, pain, nausea, or bleeding.

• 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.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

PACU TRAVEL NURSE

Nurse working in PACU Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Recovery of patients who received anesthesia or sedation.

Continuous monitoring for any complications of anesthesia or surgical procedure.

Managed airways, vital signs, IV drips.

PACU NURSE

Assessing adults and children after surgery to ensure that all vital signs are within normal range.

Assessing patient's airway and watching for airway obstruction or instability.

Monitoring levels of consciousness to make sure the sedation is wearing off properly.

Handling emergencies

Cardiac monitoring

Recording all vitals

Pain management/ nausea management

Patient emotional support

Patient education

IV monitoring

Blood administration

Wound care

Assisting in nerve re-blocks

Managing patient's agitation

RADIOLOGY NURSE

Pre, Intra, post care of patients undergoing procedures with CT and Ultrasound to include: Paracentesis, fine needle aspirations of thyroid and lymph nodes. CT guided liver, lung, renal, and abscess drain insertions. Back and cervical steroid injections. I cared for patients having Myelograms and lumbar punctures.

Administration of IV sedation, monitoring vitals signs for complications.

Intermediate Care Unit Charge/Staff Nurse/Unit Scheduler

Care of step down ICU patients with complex medical issues.

Monitoring patients on ventilator/suctioning/ABGS/Labs.

Monitoring vital signs, labs, telemetry.

Post-operative gastric bypass patients.

Post Myocardial Infarction patients

GI bleed

Renal failure/dialysis patients

Unit scheduler

Charge Nurse duties to include: assigning admits/discharges/and nurse assignments.

Bariatric and Back Unit Charge/Staff Nurse

Monitoring and caring for patients post-operative gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, spinal and neck surgeries.

Close monitoring of vital signs, intake and output, pain, nausea, and bleeding.

Patient/family education

Diet monitoring

CCU-STAFF/CHARGE RN

Management of critically ill patients

Patient care assignments

Care of new MI patients, CHF, post cardiac stents with femoral sheaths, post CABB, Swan Gantz caths, artlines, CVP, ventilated patients.

Closely monitored vital signs/I &O, labs, ABG, cardiac indicators.

Administration and management of multiple IV drip titration medications.

Post-Op care of fem-pops, CEA's.

Chest tube management

Conscious sedation

Management of code blue and post resuscitation care.

Telemetry Staff/Charge Nurse

Cared for cardiac patients post MI, heart caths, CHF, cardiomyopathy.

Managed and treatment of chest pain.

Monitoring of cardiac rhythms, vital signs, labs.

Assisted physicians in cardioversions and provided post sedation care.

Managed and administered cardiac drips, and heparin drips.

Performed charge nurse duties such as rounding with doctors, managing admits, discharges, nurse assignments of a 31 bed unit.

Preop/PACU/Postoperative

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
• Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
• Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
• Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
• Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
• Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
• Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.