Rick Roberts
KANSAS CITY,MO
Summary
Accomplished PACU Nurse proudly offering more than 18 years' expertise in the healthcare field. Strong capacity to work with physicians to develop successful patient care plans.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Charge Nurse
Menorah Medical Center
Overland Park, KS
04.2006 - Current
- 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.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Cared for patients in 12-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Perioperative Nurse Manager
Baptist Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
09.2003 - 04.2006
- Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
- Prepared, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
- Motivated and supervised 20 RNs and PCTs in delivering quality patient care.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 12-bed PACU and 12 bay PRE-OP, providing guidance and leadership to over 20 employees across more than 2 departments.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.1989
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Examination
- Unit Oversight
- Delegation and Motivation
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Timeline
PACU Charge Nurse
Menorah Medical Center
04.2006 - Current
Perioperative Nurse Manager
Baptist Medical Center
09.2003 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - RN
Rockhurst University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Kansas State University
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