LAURA HARRIS
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Charge nurse of Pre-op/PACU Peachtree Orthopedics, Atlanta, GA I work in the PreOp/ PACU as the charge nurse at the Piedmont location.
Professional and dedicated Rn of 29 years. I easily adapt to new environments and team members. I am looking forward to the opportunity to further my nursing knowledge. Passionate and dedicated to promoting excellence in nursing. Conscientious, team oriented and eager to learn. Easily adapt to new computer systems and dedicated to patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN PreOp/Registered Nurse, PACU
Peachtree Orthopedics
Atlanta, GA
06.2021 - Current
- I am the Pre-op and PACU charge nurse in an outpatient surgery center.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Assist anesthesiologist with nerve blocks in Pre-op and Pacu
- Prep patients for orthopedic procedures
- Take care of total joint replacement patients and assist physical therapy with ambulating pt prior to discharge home.
- Care for Hemovac and Jp drains in PACU and the removing of them as well. Educating pt and family members on said drains prior to discharge.
- Proficient in IV starts and lab draws.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Skills listed above for charge nurse role.
- I am also in staffing with my own pre-op room while making sure things are running smoothly in Pre-op and Pacu and assisting with problems that may arise during the shift. Assist doctors with information needed and keeping them updated about issues regarding their patients or delays.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Mountainside
Jasper, Ga
06.2010 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Registered Nurse
Cartersville Medical Center
Cartersville, Georgia
Registered Nurse
Floyd Medical Center
Rome, Ga
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Medical Center
Atlanta, Ga
Registered Nurse
Vaughn Regional Medical Center
Selma, Alabama
Registered Nurse
Jackson Hospital
Montgomery, Alabama
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Wallace Community College
Selma, Alabama03.1996
Advanced Diploma -
Dallas County Highschool
Plantersville, Alabama05.1993
Skills
- Charge nurse of pre-op/pacu
- Work pre-op daily and help manage flow of surgeries and making sure things stay on time
- Make and adjust 6 week schedules for staff in Pre-op and Pacu Work hand in hand with surgeons, OR charge and manager to make sure things are running smoothly, also assist anesthesia with patients coming in for surgery clearances and information needed for them to be better informed
- IV placements and maintenance
- Maintain my own room getting patients ready for surgery and also assisting others when needed so everything can run smoothly
- Hemovac drain and JP drain maintenance and education
- Assist with nerve blocks pre and post surgery
- Assist PT with ambulation of Total joint patients
- Assist with transfer of patients post surgery if needed to the ER
- Resolve conflicts among staff, patients and families appropriately and professionally
Certification
- Acls
- Bcls
References
References available upon request
Timeline
RN PreOp/Registered Nurse, PACU
Peachtree Orthopedics
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Mountainside
06.2010 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
Registered Nurse
Cartersville Medical Center
Registered Nurse
Floyd Medical Center
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Medical Center
Registered Nurse
Vaughn Regional Medical Center
Registered Nurse
Jackson Hospital
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Wallace Community College
Advanced Diploma -
Dallas County Highschool