Hi, I’m
Phaedra Gouvis
PACU RN
San Francisco,CA
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
32 Years as a Registered Nurse. With 3 years of PACU experiecne
Work History
San Francisco SurgerySan Francisco, CA
Dr Karen Horton
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
California Pacific Medical Center/Sutter Health – San Francisco, CA
RN, PACU
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Hayes Valley Surgery Center
PACU Charge Nurse
10.2020 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
Critical Care Registered Nurse
09.2005 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Education
Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.1991
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medication Distribution
- Medication Administration
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Care
- Physical Assessment
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Pain Management
- Family Education
- Patient Education
- Anesthesia Recovery
- Perioperative Care
- Cardiac Advanced Life Support
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- EMR Systems
- Infection Control Procedures
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeTimeline
Dr Karen Horton
San Francisco Surgery
09.2023 - Current
RN, PACU
California Pacific Medical Center/Sutter Health –
09.2023 - Current
PACU Charge Nurse
Hayes Valley Surgery Center
10.2020 - 08.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
09.2005 - 09.2020
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Hahnemann University Hospital
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 32 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with PACU specialty.
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