Mary E. Wilt
Escondido,CA
Summary
Dedicated PACU Nurse with a strong focus on delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring safety during post-operative recovery. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, managing IVs, and responding promptly to emergencies, enhancing patient comfort and outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Pacu Nurse
Scripps Hospital
Encinitas, CA
01.2012 - Current
- Cared for orthopedic, gynecological, vascular, and general surgical patients, ensuring comprehensive recovery support.
- Experienced in the field of PACU nursing
- Provided patient care according to Scripps policies and procedures
- Exceptional ability to respond quickly in emergency situations
- Observing patients' vital signs, breathing, and health condition.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare procedures to maintain patient safety and regulatory standards.
- Utilized Centrix, Centricity, and Epic software for patient management and records.
- Exhibited high energy and self-motivation in delivering patient care and supporting team operations.
Pacu Nurse
Tri City Medical Center
Oceanside, CA
10.1993 - 01.2012
- Promoted and aligned departmental goals with medical center values to enhance care delivery.
- As a PACU Nurse I was responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients
- Evaluated patients’ conditions continuously, ensuring safety, comfort, and privacy throughout recovery.
- Provided patient care according to the center policies, processes and procedures.
- Assisted departments during peak times in pre-op hold and SPRA, ensuring efficient patient flow and support.
- Acted as a valuable resource of information for the medical professionals and staff.
Staff Nurse
Scripps Green Hospital
La Jolla, CA
01.1990 - 09.1993
- Provided post-anesthesia care to patients in PACU for one year, ensuring comfort and safety during recovery.
- Monitored and documented patients' vital signs in telemetry unit for six months, contributing to timely interventions and patient stability.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal treatment.
Education
A-S - Nursing
Palomar Jr College
San Marcos, Ca 01-1983
Skills
- Post-op recovery expertise
- Excellent at starting IVs
- A-Line and P-A Line management
- Weaning and extubation
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Organizational management
- Time management
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- CCRN
Phone Numbers
760-213-9290, 760-290-3526
Timeline
Pacu Nurse
Scripps Hospital
01.2012 - Current
Pacu Nurse
Tri City Medical Center
10.1993 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse
Scripps Green Hospital
01.1990 - 09.1993
A-S - Nursing
Palomar Jr College