Princess Zhou

Directed OR trauma readiness and care coordination to ensure rapid patient assessments, streamlining communication between emergency services and surgical teams to optimize operative response times. Collaborated with multidisciplinary surgical and trauma teams to develop comprehensive perioperative care plans while ensuring strict institutional adherence to regulatory standards for trauma care delivery. Serve in keeping surgical staff prepared for complex, high-acuity cases.

Circulated a diverse range of general, orthopedic, spine, GYN, and trauma cases, supporting surgical teams through precise patient positioning and the maintenance of rigid sterile fields. Maintained a heavy focus on infection control and patient safety while seamlessly enhancing the communication flow among surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the nursing staff during operations. Managed protocol-based patient scheduling and conducted regular monitoring and restocking of specialized surgical supplies to ensure smooth intraoperative workflows.

Diligently managed patient charts, vitals, and physician-ordered therapies while keeping clinical supervisors and case managers updated on patient status. Demonstrated flexibility across different travel nursing assignments by quickly adopting site-specific clinical practices and treatment modalities for diverse patient needs.

Was able to adapt quickly to different nursing environments to safely provide patient-centered care for diverse medical and pre/post-operative surgical patients. Maintained meticulous documentation and seamlessly coordinated patient updates with site supervisors and case managers.

As a Med-Surg Rn I delivered comprehensive, patient-centered care for diverse medical and pre/post-operative surgical patients, managing everything from initial admission screenings to discharge coordination. Administered medications, intravenous infusions, and blood product transfusions while tracking vitals, collecting lab specimens, and collaborating with physicians to update care plans based on diagnostic results.

Directed the delivery of high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care as a Charge Nurse, overseeing staff implementation of care plans and streamlining team response in high-acuity, rapid response situations. Mentored and preceptor-trained new RNs and ancillary staff while managing a complex patient population with comorbid diagnoses, including sepsis, cardiac anomalies requiring telemetry monitoring, and advanced chronic diseases.

I provided comprehensive, patient-centered care and managed individual care plans for a diverse patient population, including complex medical and pre/post-operative surgical patients. I diligently coordinated initial admission screenings, as wells as provided patient and family education, and maintained meticulous documentation.

I provided direct patient care and supervised the daily activities of nursing assistants while managing admissions, transfers, and discharges. Safely prepared and administered medications, catheterization, tube feeding, wound care, and compassionate end-of-life care.