Stacey Hardin
Platte City,MO
Summary
Experienced RN with a strong background in post-anesthesia patient care, ensuring safety and comfort during recovery. Experience also includes preceptorship, pre-admission testing, and charge nurse experience. Clinical expertise in providing PreOp and post operative care to patients in a surgery setting and fostering positive patient experiences.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - PACU
Creekwood Surgery Center
Kansas City, MO
01.2017 - Current
- Monitors patients' vital signs and recovery progress in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Conducts assessments of patients during recovery process of orthopedic surgeries.
- Provides thorough and detailed discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse, Pre Op/Pacu/GI
BJC - Saint Luke’s North Hospital, Barry Rd
Kansas City, MO 64154
07.2016 - Current
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety as per orders and guidelines.
- Monitors patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition and implements timely interventions.
- Educates patients and families on post operative treatment plans and self-care strategies.
RN - PACU
St Thomas Surgery Center
Clarksville, TN
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative Pediatric and Adult patient population.
- Streamlined the discharge process for patients, providing education on home care instructions and follow-up.
RN - PACU
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
Temple, TX
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Collaborated with all members of patients medical team to provide optimal patient outcomes.
RN - PACU
St Louis Women’s Surgery Center
Ballwin, MO
09.2006 - 08.2007
- Provided post operative care to patients during their recovery from gynecological surgery
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
RN - PreOp/PACU
Surgery Center of St Louis - Old Tesson
St Louis, MO
01.2005 - 09.2006
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals during preoperative and postoperative care of orthopedic surgery.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgical care discharge instructions enhancing recovery processes and compliance.
RN - PACU
Mercy Medical Center
St Louis, MO
06.2001 - 01.2006
- Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment as charge nurse upon arrival from surgery.
- Provided post operative care for patients with complex needs, including care for ICU and burn patients, and pediatrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurst University (former St Lukes College of Nursing)
Kansas City, MO05.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Charles Community College School of Nursing
St Charles, MO05.2001
Skills
- Proficient in providing post anesthesia care for patients recovering from general, regional, and monitored anesthesia
- Proficient in providing preoperative care for patients preparing for surgery
- Skills include advanced airway management, pain management, identification and treatment of post operative complications
- Proficient in providing detailed and thorough post operative instructions to patients and family members
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - current
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) - current
Timeline
RN - PACU
Creekwood Surgery Center
01.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pre Op/Pacu/GI
BJC - Saint Luke’s North Hospital, Barry Rd
07.2016 - Current
RN - PACU
St Thomas Surgery Center
06.2013 - 06.2016
RN - PACU
Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital
06.2008 - 09.2010
RN - PACU
St Louis Women’s Surgery Center
09.2006 - 08.2007
RN - PreOp/PACU
Surgery Center of St Louis - Old Tesson
01.2005 - 09.2006
RN - PACU
Mercy Medical Center
06.2001 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurst University (former St Lukes College of Nursing)
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Charles Community College School of Nursing