Dynamic Perianesthesia Nurse with extensive experience at AdventHealth Sherman Outpatient Surgery, excelling in critical care and compassionate patient management. Proven expertise in medication administration and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes and patient safety. Recognized for leadership in coordinating staffing and delivering exceptional care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perianesthesia Nurse
AdventHealth Sherman Outpatient Surgery
Orlando, FL
03.2021 - Current
Perianethesia nurse working in all phases of care from preop, phase I, phase II, to discharge
Charge nurse
Certified in assisting with Peripheral Nerve blocks, Tap blocks, ESP blocks
Certified to access and deaccess ports
Skilled in peripheral IV insertions
Documentation in EPIC software
Strong communication skills with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and all support staff.
Coordination of daily staffing assignments for perianesthesia nurses
Strong background in critical care, along with airway management
Ability to multitask in a high stress environment
Compassionate care for those patients and families who are present for surgery.
Educated in the administration of common drugs used for pre and post-op pain management.
Assisting with perianesthesia care for patients undergoing electro- compulsive Therapy (ECT)
Very familiar with post op management of gynecological, orthopedic, plastic, urology, and general surgeries.
Working with both adult and pediatric patients who are undergoing surgery with anesthesia.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
AdventHealth MSICU
Altamonte Springs, FL
02.2018 - 03.2021
Ability to critically think in a high stress environment
Ability to manage multiple drips for critically ill patients (vasopressors, sedation medications, insulin with glucomander)
Ability to have clear and swift communication with intensive care physicians as well as other critical care team members
Managed patients on CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy)
Managed Arctic Sun for Code Cool on post cardiac arrest patients
Ability to monitor labs and all hemodynamics for any changes that patients may be experiencing
Ability to effectively communicate and document those changes where needed.
Strong communication skills when it came to topics of end of life, palliative care, and hospice.
Recognizing the needs of family members in times of crisis.
Code team member, assisting in all Code Blues in the hospital with ACLS.
Assisting physicians with bedside procedures (intubation, Central Lines, A-lines, dialysis catheter placement)
Managing A-lines, and other hemodynamic monitoring systems
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