Pamela Lucanish
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive PACU experience at Adventist Health Simi Valley, recognized for enhancing patient recovery through effective airway management and compassionate care. Proven ability in critical thinking and IV insertion, significantly reducing medication errors and improving patient satisfaction. Committed to ongoing professional development and quality improvement in nursing practice.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Adventist Health Simi Valley
05.2022 - 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.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- 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.
- Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment of vital signs upon arrival from surgeries.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Specialty Surgical Center
08.2017 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2016
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Los Robles Medical Center
05.2004 - 02.2011
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Los Robles Medical Center
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed caseload of 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles County College of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA05-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-1991
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- IV insertion
- Ethical practice
- Discharge planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Post-anesthesia care
- Anesthesia recovery
- Cardiac monitoring
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Critical thinking
- Anesthetics administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Adventist Health Simi Valley
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Specialty Surgical Center
08.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Los Robles Medical Center
05.2004 - 02.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Los Robles Medical Center
05.2002 - 05.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles County College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
California State University, Long Beach
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