Lynda Sibbald

• Monitored respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and renal status of post-surgical, cath lab patients, and radiology patients.
• Administered intravenous fluids and other medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patient needs during recovery process.
• Developed effective plans of care based upon assessment findings of each individual patient.
• Provided patient and family education.
• Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.

• Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Monitored vital signs, administered medication, and documented changes in patient condition.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.
• Assessed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding.
• Utilized advanced knowledge base to assess the need for additional interventions or treatments based on changing conditions.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies and standards of practice.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
• Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.

• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Implemented patient care strategies in partnership with healthcare teams
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Provided direct patient care services such as post-anesthesia, medication administration, IV therapy, and patient education.
• Organized follow-up consultations with healthcare professionals as required

• Daily collaboration with the perioperative manager to achieve high-functioning units and patient satisfaction.
• Daily coordination of pre-op and discharge units
• Direct patient care in all three units
• Staffing and scheduling
• Timecard, budget, productivity, and patient charge management
• Competency review and training
• Counseling and remediation when necessary
• Chart auditing for quality, completeness, and conformity
• Awarded the Nursing Excellence Award 2017

• Pre-op, recovery, and discharge of ambulatory surgery patients
• Airway support, pain control, medication administration, and vital signs management
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.

• Coordination of daily flow in pre-op, recovery, and discharge.
• Developed and implemented clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Break relief and coverage when short-staffed
• Continuous communication with bed placement nurses for expedient movement of patients to appropriate units
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective delivery of services.
• Coordinated with physicians to optimize patient care
• Staff education for new procedures and equipment
• Payroll management

Had to go on leave and relinquish position due to the necessity to provide and arrange care for seriously ill mother and father.

• Preoperative preparation for surgeries, heart catheterization procedures, and radiology interventions.
• Recovery and discharge of outpatients.
• Post-procedure education for patients and family members.
• Extensive interaction with physicians regarding patient care.

Promoted to Clinical Coordinator of PACU at Mercy General.

• Pre-op and recovery for inpatients, and discharge of outpatients
• Perioperative skills including IV starts (small and large bore), strong assessment skills, pain management, airway management, stabilization of vital signs
• Procedural sedation for endoscopic and pain management procedures
• Compassionate communication with adult patients, pediatric patients, and family members
• Education for outpatient discharge
• Product evaluation and training for staff on new equipment
• Staffing, scheduling, and timecard management when charge nurse

• Recovery of inpatients, including ICU patients
• Rapid assessment of post-surgical adult and pediatric patients
• Airway management including the use of oral airways, nasal airways, endotracheal tubes, ventilators, and patient positioning
• Pain management via medications and relaxation techniques
• Stabilization of vital signs and life support if necessary

• Recovery of patients post organ transplant surgery
• Operated diverse technical equipment in organ transplant unit
• Conducted airway management utilizing ventilators regularly
• Use and understanding of invasive monitoring lines
• Preparation and administration of medications and multiple drips
• Compassionate communication with patients and family members