Marie Hughes
Hermiston,OR
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Excels in ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Good Shepherd Health Care System
07.2006 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- 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.
- 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.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR06.2006
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- IV insertion
- Ethical practice
- Discharge planning
- Post-anesthesia care
- Patient education
- Pain management
- Patient recovery assessments
- IV fluid administration
- Compassionate care
- Records maintenance
- Medication administration
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient care assessment
- Blood draw and sample collection
- EMR / EHR
- Student precepting
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
Certification
- Conscious Sedation Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Good Shepherd Health Care System
07.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Blue Mountain Community College
- Conscious Sedation Certification
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