Pauline Bauer
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Perioperative Nursing | Healthcare Regulatory Compliance | Surgical Assistance
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience across critical care, telephone triage, interventional radiology, rehabilitation, and team leadership, with specialized focus on perioperative nursing. Skilled in preoperative patient preparation, including completing paperwork, addressing concerns, and alleviating fears. Adept at monitoring patient conditions during and after surgery to ensure safety and comfort. Expert at supporting surgeon during surgical procedures and managing overall care in operating room. Proficient in educating patients on recovery best practices, including pain management and wound care. Committed to ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and providing high-quality care in remote settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehabilitation Nurse
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
Saddle Brook, NJ
10.2022 - Current
- Administer medications as prescribed by physicians according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Perform wound care management, including dressing changes, debridement, and irrigation.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for patients.
- Leverage expert knowledge of rehabilitation techniques, such as exercise programs, therapeutic modalities, and adaptive equipment use.
- Monitor vital signs, neurological function, and pain levels of patients during treatment sessions.
- Maintain accurate records of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and progress notes.
- Oversee oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications and monitor patient reactions.
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilize computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assess patient conditions, observe behaviors, and update supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Diagnostic Imaging RN
The Valley Health System
Paramus, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Support radiologists in interventional radiology procedures, such as biopsies.
- Manage medications and contrast agents to patients prior to procedure.
- Document all care provided in accordance with facility policies, procedures, and standards of practice guidelines.
- Facilitate patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promote recovery, and reduce compliance issues.
- Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Exhibit advanced proficiency in intravenous (IV) techniques.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
The Valley Health System
Mahwah, NJ
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Checked patients' condition and determined urgency of their needs.
- Offered telephone triage services to patients in need of medical advice as Access and Navigation Center Nurse.
- Aided callers by evaluating complaints directing to immediate referral to physician or urgent care facility per need.
- Engaged with other healthcare professionals to prepare comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to callers in distress.
- Responded promptly and professionally to incoming calls from patients seeking medical advice or assistance.
- Referred callers needing additional information or services to appropriate community resources.
- Completed detailed reviews of patient records to determine appropriate action plans and referrals, if necessary.
- Educated patients about available resources and how to access them.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient conditions and concerns.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all triage encounters and treatments provided.
- Recorded services discussed and entered details into electronic medical records.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse (Interim Charge Nurse)
The Valley Health System
Ridgewood, NJ
06.2009 - 06.2021
- Performed as Interim Charge Nurse in Post Anesthesia Care and Intermediate Care Units.
- Provided effective communication between PACU team members, physicians, and other healthcare personnel.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- Guided new nurses on proper techniques for caring for post-operative patients through comprehensive training.
- Assisted physicians during surgical procedures by providing necessary instruments or supplies as requested.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as ordered by physician per established standards of practice.
- Recognized potential problems related to recovery from anesthesia and took appropriate action to ensure safe transition from PACU back to bedside unit.
- Assessed and monitored post-operative patients for pain management, vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, and other physiological indicators.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and implemented interventions to achieve desired outcomes.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
Education
BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
Chamberlain University
01.2021
Nursing diploma, Nursing Practice -
Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing
06.2004
High School Diploma -
Paramus High School
06.1988
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Emotional Support
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Team Training & Coordination
- Medication & IV Administration
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Pain Management
- Patient Education
- Reporting & Documentation
EARLY CAREER
The Valley Health System
Registered Nurse
- Served as Registered Nurse in Telemetry Cardiac Surgery Step Down Unit and executed routine operation linked ideal care provision in alignment with set guidelines.
BA, PCA II, Central Telemetry Technician, Endoscopy Technician, Bed Control
- Gained expertise in various roles, including Business Associate, Patient Care Associate II, Central Telemetry Technician, Endoscopy Technician, and Bed Control Business Associate. Demonstrated versatility across units, including Emergency Room, Endoscopy, Surgical Express Testing, Central Telemetry, and Bed Control.
American Mobile Healthcare
Registered Nurse
- Functioned as Traveling Nurse, working primarily in med/surgery, telemetry, float pool, and step-down units, delivering adaptable and high-quality patient care across various healthcare settings.
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Registered Nurse
- Acted as Registered Nurse with focus on Pulmonary and Thoracic Surgery while handling telemetry duties, providing specialized care and monitoring for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures.
Certification
New Jersey Registered Nurse (Expires 5/2026)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Experienced Provider (ACLS) | American Heart Association (Expires 11/2025)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) | American Heart Association (Expires 11/2025)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) | American Heart Association (Expires 9/2025)
Timeline
Diagnostic Imaging RN
The Valley Health System
01.2023 - Current
Rehabilitation Nurse
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
10.2022 - Current
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
The Valley Health System
06.2021 - 01.2023
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse (Interim Charge Nurse)
The Valley Health System
06.2009 - 06.2021
BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
Chamberlain University
Nursing diploma, Nursing Practice -
Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Paramus High School