Teresa Binkiewicz

• Oversaw pre and post-operative care for pediatric patients at Children's Hospital of Savannah.
• Assisted in preoperative procedures by gathering patient history and conducting necessary lab tests. Supported families and children by preparing them for procedures and advocating for their needs. Reviewed consent forms and facilitated communication with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and medical staff.
• Assisted patients through phases 1 and 2 of recovery in accordance with ASPAN standards. Supported airway maintenance, pain management, and stabilization of vital signs. Provided discharge education and instructions to patients and families, acting as a liaison between families and surgical teams.

Assisted in the care of premature infants from 22 weeks gestation to term infants with birth complications. Managed ventilated infants and administered medications as needed. Conducted assessments of physical stability and performed arterial blood draws and intravenous insertions. Provided education and reassurance to parents of infants admitted to NICU. Collaborated with neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and respiratory therapists to support optimal patient outcomes.