Sheri McGurk
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Experienced PACU Clinical Nurse Manager with 15+ years leading post-anesthesia recovery, airway management, and patient assessments. Skilled in staff scheduling, policy writing, and mentoring nurses to support safe, efficient perioperative operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
06.2018 - Current
- Oversaw bedside nurses during critical recovery care and ensured effective unit coverage.
- Monitored sedation, pain control, and airway standards to maintain patient safety in recovery area.
- Assisted with post-anesthesia assessments and handoffs to surgeons, anesthesiologists, and recovery staff.
- Supported pacu nursing flow for cardiac recovery patients at Oklahoma Heart Hospital South.
- Mentored and guided newly hired nurses to facilitate smooth transition into PACU roles.
- Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and approving time off requests.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures for the department.
Preop/PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Surgery Center Midwest City
Midwest City, OK
05.2007 - 02.2018
- Provided direct patient care in a high-acuity setting, including preoperative assessment, postoperative monitoring, pain management, and discharge planning.
- Monitored patient assessments, vital signs, and discharge readiness after procedures.
- Supervised PACU nursing staff in outpatient surgery recovery at Midwest City center.
- Managed staffing schedules, assignments, and coverage for daily recovery operations.
- Trained nurses on PACU protocols, documentation, and recovery room procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05-2004
Skills
- Post-anesthesia care
- PACU evaluations
- Airway support
- Perioperative care
- Policy development
- Staff management
- Collaboration techniques
- Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau Graduate
Timeline
PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
06.2018 - Current
Preop/PACU Clinical Nurse Manager
Surgery Center Midwest City
05.2007 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Midwestern State University