Dedicated RN with expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and post-operative emergency response. Committed to providing compassionate care and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Adaptable and eager to learn. Consistently delivered safe, effective nursing care in the post-operative recovery setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, BSN
VA Puget Sound Health Care System, PACU/SICU
Seattle
06.2006 - 06.2023
Monitored patient vitals post-anesthesia in recovery unit.
Administered medication and pain management as prescribed by physicians.
Collaborated with surgical team to ensure smooth patient transitions.
Documented patient progress and changes in electronic health records accurately.
Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Provided emotional support to families during stressful times.
Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients from operating room to PACU and ICU units.
Managed emergency situations such as airway obstruction, cardiac arrest and shock.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Provided compassionate, safe nursing care to vulnerable populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle University
Seattle, WA
06-2006
Skills
Patient assessment
Medication administration
Electronic health records
Vital signs monitoring
Surgical collaboration
Clinical documentation
Emergency response
Time management
Emotional awareness
Certification
Previous annual ACLS/BLS certified, ready and willing to renew.