TIMIKA LUCAS RN, BSN, CPAN, CMRSN

• Prepare patients for various surgical procedures including gynecologic, urologic, gastrointestinal, vascular, cardiothoracic, orthopedic, neurological, plastic, and general surgical procedures, ensuring that all tests, labs and consents are complete
• Provide all postoperative care for same day surgical procedure patients including discharge instructions, new medication education and self-care
• Acquire and record patient related medical information
• Collaborate care between physicians, patients and multiple disciplines
• Implement POD nursing care on the Day Stay Unit to facilitate team nursing and improved patient outcomes.
• Representative for Quality and Safety 2014-2016
• Primary preceptor
• Charge Nurse
• Nurse LIason
• Unit Lead for Pennsy Pride Poster.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.

• Responsible for the care of intermediate critically ill patients
• Care of arterial lines
• Continuous infusions of medications with titration
• Continuous ECG monitoring

Guaranteed all necessary consent forms and tests were in order before surgical procedures.

Provided all phases of perioperative care, including discharge instructions.

Administer blood products.

Monitored and supported pre- and post-catheterization recovery.

Oversaw administration of chemotherapy treatments and diverse IV infusions.