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Marianne Fisher

Summary

Accomplished PACU Nurse proudly offering more than 35+ years' expertise in the healthcare field. Strong capacity to work with physicians to develop successful patient care plans. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - PACU

TriCity Surgery Center
09.2020 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
  • Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.

Registered Nurse - Pre Op/PACU

Desert Ridge Outpatient SurgiCenter
03.2018 - 04.2020
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse - PACU

Arrowhead Hospital
10.1988 - 10.2017
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
  • Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
  • Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
  • Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.
  • Promoted teamwork among colleagues through active participation in huddles, meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects within the department.
  • Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
  • Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.

Education

ADN - Nursing

Yavapai Community College
Prescott, AZ
05.1983

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • IV Insertion
  • Ethical Practice
  • Discharge Planning
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Airway Management
  • Anesthesia recovery
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Education
  • Pain Management
  • Patient recovery assessments
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • IV Fluid Administration
  • Compassionate Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Student Precepting
  • Training staff
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

Nurse of the Year x2

Nurse Preceptorship

Assumed Charge Nurse position when needed

Charter member of Arrowhead Hospital


Certification

BLS AHA - Jan 2027

ACLS AHA - Jan 2027

Nursing License - RN053086

Additional Information

Covid vaccinations - UTD

Timeline

Registered Nurse - PACU

TriCity Surgery Center
09.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse - Pre Op/PACU

Desert Ridge Outpatient SurgiCenter
03.2018 - 04.2020

Registered Nurse - PACU

Arrowhead Hospital
10.1988 - 10.2017

ADN - Nursing

Yavapai Community College

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