Roxann Dressel

Provided patient-centered care in the perianesthesia department, including pre-op admission, post-anesthesia care in the PACU, and phase 2 recovery and discharge.

Educated patients and families on what to expect during their hospital stay, whether same-day surgery or admission after surgery.

Completed pre-anesthesia screening on upcoming patients scheduled for procedures, ensuring all necessary documentation and testing were complete prior to surgery date. Completed pre-operative phone calls with patients and, at times, families, giving instructions and answering questions.

Completed day of surgery admission with patients and families. again ensuring everything was in place for scheduled procedure.

Closely monitored patients in the immediate post-anesthesia phase in the PACU, with frequent vital signs and assessments. Documented all findings. Collaborated closely with anesthesia providers and surgeons as needed to ensure safe patient care.

Provided and documented medications as needed for pain and nausea in the PACU and phase 2 recovery areas, as well as responses to those medications.

Provided education and discharge instructions for same-day surgery patients and families. Ensured patient and family knowledge before discharge, including medication safety.

Care for patients and families as at Mercy Hospital, Unity Campus.

Worked straight weekends and nights, coordinating closely with OR charge, anesthesia, and surgeons to ensure timely care of patients and maintaining surgery schedule flow.

Post-anesthesia care for patients in a Level 2 trauma hospital, including infants and children.

Care focused primarily on phase 1 of anesthesia recovery, including close monitoring of vital signs, physical assessments, pain and nausea. Frequent monitoring of surgical sites, notifying surgeons as needed.

Administered and documented medications for pain and nausea as needed, and responses to medications.

Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions while ensuring accuracy in medication dosages administered.

Monitored changes in patient condition and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals immediately.

Performed various tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, wound dressings and care according to established protocols.

Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-hospitalization needs.

Provided direct nursing care to patients of all ages in a variety of settings including medical and surgical units, critical care, and emergency departments.

Maintained accurate records regarding patient history, assessments, evaluations, treatments and procedures as per hospital policy requirements.

Developed patient teaching materials based on specific diagnoses or conditions to be used during teaching sessions with patients and their families.

Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

Provided compassionate end-of-life care by facilitating family meetings and providing support during difficult times.

Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.

Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.

Facilitated communication between patients and families and healthcare providers throughout the course of their stay.

Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult diagnoses or life-threatening illnesses.

Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.

Received specialized training in critical care management techniques such as hemodynamic monitoring or ventilator management.

Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.

Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.

Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives within the ICU department.

Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.

Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.

Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.

Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.

Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.

Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.