Karla Grover
Summary
Devoted Registered Nurse, PACU bringing extensive experience caring for post-anesthesia patients. Highly knowledgeable about sound nursing practices and clinical care. Offers sound judgment and outcome-focused approach.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
McLaren Flint
Flint, Michigan
10.2019 - 05.2026
- Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols to optimize patient comfort and recovery.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions from surgery to recovery.
- Assisted in emergency situations by implementing rapid response protocols.
- Trained new nursing staff on PACU procedures and best practices.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Assessed patients' post-operative physical condition, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
- Developed individualized discharge instructions for each patient based on their diagnosis.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Step Down
McLaren Flint
Flint, Michigan
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients, ensuring tailored and effective treatment strategies.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge care, enhancing their understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information, supporting seamless communication among care team members.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
McLaren Flint
Flint, Michigan
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to inform timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement tailored care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and discharge instructions, promoting continuity of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI 08.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Post-operative care
- Pain management
- Patient education
- Post-anesthesia care
- Ventilator care
- Wound care
- SBAR communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
McLaren Flint
10.2019 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Step Down
McLaren Flint
01.2017 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
McLaren Flint
05.2016 - 01.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
08.2014 - 05.2016