Robby Gautney
Greenville
Summary
Proactive PACU Nurse with extensive experience in patient recovery assessments and pain management. Enhanced patient safety and reduced recovery times through diligent monitoring and effective collaboration with surgical teams. Skilled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and mentoring new nurses to ensure high-quality perioperative care.
Professional healthcare provider skilled in post-anesthesia care, proficient in patient monitoring, pain management, and emergency response. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing clinical environments, with strong communication and critical thinking skills. Focused on delivering high-quality care and achieving excellent patient satisfaction.
Knowledgeable RN seeking to leverage extensive PACU nursing background. Demonstrated success in patient recovery and postoperative care, ensuring safety and comfort. Proven ability to manage critical situations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Nurse-Joint Center of Alabama
Baptist Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
PACU Registered Nurse
Soliant Healthcare
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
PACU Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center East
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
- Promoted teamwork among nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
PACU Registered Nurse
Soliant Healthcare
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
04.2015 - 11.2019
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
PACU Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
04.2010 - 04.2015
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
11.1996 - 04.2010
- Facilitated timely wound care management, preventing complications such as infection or delayed healing.
- Educated patients and their families on complex medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies to facilitate successful transitions from hospital to home.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for medical intensive care unit patients by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive discharge plans.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies, ensuring proper sterile technique and patient comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to create individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs and challenges.
- Responded rapidly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress events, applying critical thinking skills and expert knowledge to initiate life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Troy, AL03-1996
Skills
- Anesthesia recovery
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient recovery assessments
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Education
- Airway Management
- IV Fluid Administration
- IV Insertion
- Pain Management
- Medication Administration
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
PACU Nurse-Joint Center of Alabama
Baptist Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Soliant Healthcare
07.2022 - 03.2023
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
PACU Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center East
10.2020 - 05.2021
PACU Registered Nurse
Soliant Healthcare
11.2019 - 10.2020
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
04.2015 - 11.2019
PACU Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
04.2010 - 04.2015
Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
11.1996 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
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