Kathleen West RN

• Monitored patient vital signs post-anesthesia to ensure recovery stability.
• Administered medications and IV fluids as per physician orders and protocols.
• Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate seamless patient handovers.
• Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions and recovery expectations.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team knowledge of PACU procedures and best practices.
• Managed post operative pain and assisted with post operative nerve blocks
• Managed patients with multiple comorbidities

Assessed Urology patients to prepare them for complex urology procedures.

Prepped for surgery including blue light prep, blood draws, IV start, and reconciliation of medications and history.

Assisted in other areas of the department for difficult venipuncture.

Was asked to stay on for additional 3 month extension.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management, improving understanding of treatment protocols.
• Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, enhancing overall care delivery.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

• Administered patient care and medication according to established protocols.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patients' conditions accurately.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Assisted with preoperative nerve blocks

• Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to medical needs efficiently.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Crisis management during COVID, following CDC and hospital infection control guidelines.
• Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results to guide treatment decisions.
• Multiple comorbidities and trauma to evaluate and treat
• Asked to renew contract.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

• Administered patient care, assessing vital signs and documenting health status in electronic medical records.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices in clinical procedures and patient interactions.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions effectively.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Utilized IV skills to assist staff.
• Attended pain block program in Pensacola, FL
• Attended supply management program in Seattle, WA
• Used EKG knowledge to pre diagnose cardiac abnormalities pre op.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing skills and improving patient care quality.
• Assisted with pre op Pain Blocks