Ricki Jordan
Newtown,PA
Summary
Dedicated PACU Registered Nurse with critical care experience exceeding 18 years. I have a strong background in pre and post-anesthesia care. Successfully managed numerous patient recoveries, ensuring safety and comfort throughout process. Reliable team collaborator known for achieving positive outcomes and adapting to dynamic clinical environments. Skilled in patient assessment, pain management, and able to multitask for various pre and post-op patient needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Trenton, NJ
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief protocols for surgical patients.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient handoff and care continuity.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery strategies.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks associated with anesthesia recovery.
- Assisted in training new nurses on PACU procedures and best practices.
- Evaluated patient responses to anesthesia and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Coordinated discharge planning to optimize patient outcomes following surgery.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
ICU Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center-Langhorne Physician Services
Langhorne, PA
12.2009 - 09.2023
- Monitored critical patient conditions and responded promptly to changes in status.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Trained new nursing staff on ICU procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers between units by collaborating with other healthcare professionals, ensuring continuity of care throughout the hospital stay.
- Coordinated timely responses to rapid response calls within the hospital facility leading to quicker intervention strategies for deteriorating patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients ''families while maintaining open lines of communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates, during the COVID pandemic.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections in the ICU setting.
- Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time and preventing complications in post-surgical patients.
- Mentored new ICU nurses, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance their professional growth and development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Ohio University
Athens, OH08-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA06-2008
High School Diploma -
Lake Wales High School
Lake Wales, FL06-1978
Skills
- Monitoring patients recovering from all types of anesthesia
- Monitoring and managing airways
- Responding quickly and efficiently to changes in post op patients
- Ensure stable patient status throughout pre and post op care
- Strict adherence to maintaining patient safety
- Accurate medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Critical care experience for greater than 18 years
Certification
- Licensed Registered nurse in both PA and NJ
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS
- ACLS
- TCAR - Trauma Care After Resuscitation
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course Certified - Current
- NIHSS - National Institutes of Stroke Scale
- Member American Heart Association
- Member American Nurses Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
ICU Nurse
St. Mary Medical Center-Langhorne Physician Services
12.2009 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Bucks County Community College
High School Diploma -
Lake Wales High School