Lori Zwak
Summary
Accomplished PACU Nurse proudly offering 18 years as a PACU nurse with almost 30 years' expertise in the healthcare field.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital
05.2006 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs, monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patient progress during recovery
- Increased patient comfort during recovery by addressing pain and concerns about surgery results
- Worked at optional Flu clinics
PACU Registered Nurse
Black Hills Surgical Hospital
05.2002 - 04.2006
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Increased patient comfort during recovery by addressing pain and concerns about surgery results.
Coronary Care Unit Staff Nurse
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Optimized resource utilization within the coronary care unit by prioritizing tasks based on clinical urgency and overall need.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs during their hospital stay.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12.1994
Skills
- Fluid Management
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Anesthesia recovery
- Patient recovery assessments
- Pain Management
- Medication Administration
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital
05.2006 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Black Hills Surgical Hospital
05.2002 - 04.2006
Coronary Care Unit Staff Nurse
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
08.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
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