Paula Boller

Carmel,IN

Summary

Dynamic registered nurse bringing six plus years of experience in treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced settings.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Franciscan Orthopedic Surgery Center

02.2022 - Current

Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
Enabled smooth postoperative recovery for patients by administering medications, providing wound care, and monitoring vital signs.
Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
Expedited discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.

ASD/PACU RN

Franciscan Health

06.2020 - 02.2022

Monitored blood pressure and heart rate of patients with cardiac issues and high cholesterol to detect irregular heartbeats and hypertension.
Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
Responded to distress and adverse indications to prevent emergent conditions and stabilize patients.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Staff Nurse II-PACU

Eskenazi Health

07.2016 - 05.2020

Provide optimal nursing care to post-surgical patients directly after surgery in the outpatient and critical care setting. Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Oversee vital signs, airway patency and neurologic status. Pain management, assess surgical site and provide a thorough report of the patient's status to the receiving nurse on the unit as well as the patient's family.
Performed charge duties by coordinating departmental activities and staff to ensure optimum patient care and resource utilization. Strong ability to prioritize needs of the unit. Supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs.

Staff Nurse

St. Vincent Carmel

07.2015 - 07.2016

Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
Assess and monitored various types of drains, recorded accurate output.
Identified adverse reactions and patient decline and notify physician promptly of change of status.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

05.2015

Skills

EMR / EHR
Intravenous therapy
Trauma recovery
Patient-focused care
Physical assessment
Infection Control

Strong clinical judgement
Blood transfusion
Leadership and preceptor experience
Professional bedside manner
Administration of conscious sedation