Pan Cao

1/2015 - 6/2020, working in ICU, skill sets(not limited to) include ventilator, cardiac and neurological assessment and monitoring, various drips, post surgical related complications, etc; Patient populations include respiratory, cardiac, stroke, urology, trauma, etc

6/2020- present, working in the operating room as circulator, coordinating team members to facilitating with the transition of the surgery. Surgeries involved (not limited to) general, orthopedics, OB-GYN, urology, trauma, etc

ICU and CCU nurse in Trauma Level II center

• 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.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Med-Surgical Nurse

• Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
• Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.