PERLITIA KITT
Conyers,GA
Summary
Caring PreOp/PACU Nurse with 15+ years of experience professional in hospital setting. Used patient care skills to assess patients' comfort level by observing vital signs, administering medication when necessary, and changing bandages. Always took time to carefully explain post-operative instructions to patients and answer questions, increasing recovery rates. Work closely with Anesthesia team for successful outcomes of pain control and decreased post operation nausea and vomiting. Following strick Infectious Disease Protocol.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2025
- Applied critical thinking skills and considered alternatives
- Participated in monitoring and evaluation of nursing care provided
- Administered medication as prescribed by patient's physician
- Ordered treatments, extensive patient education, frequent communication with providers
- Inserted and irrigated NG tubes and Foley catheters
- Established priorities in emergency medical situations
- Promoted highest standards of clinical nursing care
- Handled complex medical diagnosis and treatment plans
- Managed blood and fluid transfusions and drew specimens
- Exercised professional judgement in adapting nursing measures to changing needs
- Maintained professional composure and confidence during stressful situations
- Administered and evaluated effects of medications, treatments and procedures performed on patient
- Performed Handoff Communication between shifts and during breaks
- Transported patients to radiology and nursing units utilizing appropriate transport and monitoring equipment
- Performed Arterial blood gases ensuring patient safety
- Performed procedures, interpreting and reporting results
- Troubleshooted and maintained equipment and ensuring quality control
- Participated regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel
- Participated in on call coverage for emergency studies
- Reviewed daily surgery schedule, collaborated with leadership and planned support functions
- Ensured safe and effective handoff communications and documentation of such between care givers
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 80 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
Registered Professional Nurse
Emory University Hospital
04.2006 - 01.2025
- Exercised professional judgement in adapting nursing measures to changing needs
- Conducted appropriate laboratory tests and quality control procedures
- Interpreted and evaluated arterial blood gas results
- Administered immunizations and minor treatments as prescribed
- Performed nursing assessments and documented client information and nursing care in client record
- Obtained lab specimens as ordered and per policy and procedure
- Interpreted and verified physician orders correctly
- Utilized clinical data to implement appropriate interventions
- Conducted nursing assessment by taking patient history and physical assessment
- Participated in education of patients and families
- Performed treatments scheduled during shift and documents appropriately
- Identified emergency situations and provided care within legal scope of practice
- Prepared and administered medications after appropriate orientation and instruction
- Expedited patient flow by promptly reporting patient admissions and discharges
- Established priorities in emergency medical situations
- Assisted physician with outpatient procedures using aseptic technique
- Provided preoperative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities
- Reduced hospital readmissions by developing thorough discharge plans and providing comprehensive patient education.
- Handled emergency situations calmly while implementing appropriate interventions, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in daily nursing activities, promoting best patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring smooth workflows and positive patient experiences.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
01.1999 - 04.2006
- Administered medications under direction of credentialed physician
- Collected clinical data required to complete radiologic procedures
- Set up and supervised various monitoring systems for checking vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of pain
- Alerted attending doctor on changes in patients' conditions calling for emergency intervention
- Delivered sedation under guidance of radiologists performing diagnostic and interventional procedures
- Educated family members and communicated patients' condition, treatment methods, medications, and discharge procedures
- Monitored patient's vitals, including 3-lead ECG, BP, and CO2 output
- Administered local, intravenous and inhalation anesthetics based on patient conditions and procedural requirements
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records
- Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Halifax Hospital
06.1984 - 12.1998
- Assisted physician on duty in examination and treatment of patients
- Organized, coordinated and prioritized patient care consistently utilizing available resources
- Ensured safe and effective handoff communications and documentation of such between care givers
- Monitored ED constantly for ways to increase efficiency in patient care
- Communicated conditions of patients presenting to Emergency Department to triage nurse
- Maintained aseptic technique, demonstrating knowledge of infection control practices
- Documented patient care performed, including vital signs
- Utilized nursing process for individual care to meet needs of patients
- Demonstrated proper handling and documentation of specimen collection
- Assisted patients to and from vehicles and emergency department
- Interpreted and evaluated arterial blood gas results
- Provided safe and effective nursing care to patients requiring surgical intervention
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daytona Beach University
Daytona Beach, FL05.1985
Skills
- Ability To Communicate Effectively
- Multi-Tasking
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Effective Team Collaborator
- Assessment Data
- Ability To Manage
- Patient Care
- Advanced Airway Management
- Basic Emergency Life Support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Pain management
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2025
Registered Professional Nurse
Emory University Hospital
04.2006 - 01.2025
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
01.1999 - 04.2006
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Halifax Hospital
06.1984 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daytona Beach University
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