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Rachel Tefft

Van Buren Township,MI

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

RN Case ManagerRN, PACU

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site
Location: Van Buren Township, MI, US
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$80000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional with over 8+ years in critical care and post-anesthesia recovery. Proficient in problem-solving and adapting to rapidly changing environments. Seeking to utilize leadership skills and clinical expertise to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

PACU Charge Nurse

Trinity Health
Livonia, Michigan
11.2018 - Current
  • Coordinated staff assignments to ensure optimal coverage for patient care.
  • Supervised patient care activities in post-anesthesia recovery unit.
  • Monitored airways, ECG monitoring/interpretation, and pain levels during post-operative recovery.
  • Conducted pre-operative assessments, including vital signs and medical histories, for diverse patients.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of consents and patient status in electronic medical records.
  • Assisted with nerve blocks, epidurals, and blood patch procedures as part of pain management.
  • Managed and titrated a wide range of continuous intravenous drips to maintain hemodynamic stability to critically ill patients.
  • Educated patients and families on recovery protocols and discharge instructions.
  • Served as a new hire preceptor and conducted annual N95/respirator fit testing for staff.
  • Facilitated pre-operative and post-operative phone calls to confirm patient information and address concerns.

Step-Down Registered

Beaumont Hospital
Wayne, Michigan
05.2017 - 11.2018
  • Managed cardiac drips and titrated medications, maintaining optimal hemodynamic stability for improved patient outcomes.
  • Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to healthcare team promptly.
  • Performed cardiac rhythm monitoring and interpretation to ensure patient safety.
  • Provided nursing care to diverse population of acutely ill adult patients, ensuring tailored treatment plans.
  • Assessed and documented patient conditions to inform treatment plans efficiently.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Guided new staff as a nurse preceptor, sharing best practices and protocols to enhance team readiness.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
05-2016

Skills

  • Critical care nursing
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • IV medication management
  • Patient assessment
  • Arterial line management
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Basic life support
  • Epic charting
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Leadership skills

Certification

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Timeline

PACU Charge Nurse

Trinity Health
11.2018 - Current

Step-Down Registered

Beaumont Hospital
05.2017 - 11.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Schoolcraft College

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