Lisa Mann
Odenton,MD
Summary
HEALTHCARE professional with solid knowledge of the post-anesthesia care unit and operating room nurse care procedures. Reputation as a self-directed professional with superior problem solving, excellent direct patient care, and communication skills. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organization to improve the Quality of Patient Care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU/OR Nurse
Medley Staffing agency
08.2019 - Current
- Travel to various surgical centers as staff nurse
- Start intravenous line and administer IV/oral medications pre and postoperative.
- Circulate pain, orthopedic, general, gynecological, ENT, and plastic surgical procedures
- Preparation of operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to the surgical team during procedures.
- Assisted physicians in the operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
- Monitored patients during recovery and provided post-operative care.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
Pacu nurse
Chevy chase surgery center
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared surgical patients for surgery
- Starting peripheral IV's and administering medications
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Advocated for patients'' needs throughout their stay in the PACU, establishing trustful relationships with patients and their families.
- Facilitated smooth handoffs between surgical teams and PACU staff by effectively communicating pertinent information regarding patient status.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgery expectations, care instructions, and follow-up appointments to support successful recoveries.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
PACU NURSE/OR
FORBES AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
10.2015 - 08.2019
- Prepare operating room and maintenance of asepsis
- Interview patients preoperatively and verify required forms are present before surgery
- Circulated plastics, Gynecology, and General procedures
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Safeguarded patients from potential complications with vigilant recognition and prompt intervention when necessary.
- Reduced complications through consistent assessment of pain levels and administration of appropriate medications.
PACU NURSE
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
01.2014 - 07.2019
- Working in a 28-bed post-anesthesia unit
- Serves as liaison between patients, family members, medical, and specialty personnel
- Performed cardiac monitoring, health assessment, and administration of medications
- Patient documentation completed in Cerner
- Playing an integral role in reporting patient changes in condition and symptoms to the physician.
- Mentored new PACU nurses in best practices for post-anesthesia care, contributing to improved skill sets across the unit.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgery expectations, care instructions, and follow-up appointments to support successful recoveries.
- Assessed patients'' readiness for transfer to step-down units or home, ensuring all criteria were met before proceeding with transitions of care.
- Expedited discharges through effective collaboration with physicians, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care pathways.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes during the recovery process.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control standards and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Reduced complications through consistent assessment of pain levels and administration of appropriate medications.
- Advocated for patients'' needs throughout their stay in PACU, establishing trustful relationships with patients and their families.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based post-operative care practices and monitoring vital signs.
- Participated in quality improvement projects to identify areas of potential growth within the department, leading to more efficient processes and improved patient outcomes.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
Hamilton, NJBachelor of Science in nursing - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD11.2020
Skills
- Critical Care Course training
- Operating room training course
- Certification Basic Life Support
- Certification for Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Pacu nurse
Chevy chase surgery center
05.2020 - 04.2021
PACU/OR Nurse
Medley Staffing agency
08.2019 - Current
PACU NURSE/OR
FORBES AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
10.2015 - 08.2019
PACU NURSE
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
01.2014 - 07.2019
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
Bachelor of Science in nursing - Nursing
Frostburg State University
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