Kelsey Hill, RN

• Assessed patient pain levels using appropriate tools such as Numeric Rating Scale or Visual Analog Scale.
• Prepared equipment needed for specific cases based on physician's order.
• Maintained current knowledge of standards of practice applicable to the PACU setting.
• Monitored vital signs of patients recovering from anesthesia and took corrective action when necessary.
• Instructed family members on post-operative instructions prior to discharge from PACU.
• Administered pain medications via intravenous or oral routes according to physician orders.
• Conducted pre-operative assessments, including vital signs and patient histories.
• Documented accurate information regarding patient's medical status in electronic health records.

• Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
• Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
• Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
• Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
• Reviewed and updated new client onboarding workflows to drive improvements.
• Oversaw necessary onboarding activities, addressing questions to speed up process.

• Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
• Delivered basic health care services for patients by checking vital signs and administering prescription medications.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute nurse for the vascular department.

• Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
• Prepared charts for clinic patients, gathering hospital records and test results.
• Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
• Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
• Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.

Cardiac Step Down Unit- vascular and cardiothoracic surgery