Tito Pasco

• Facilitated smooth transfer of patients from ORs to PACUs, coordinating closely with surgical teams and ensuring seamless continuity of care.
• Assisted physicians in conducting bedside procedures, such as peripheral nerve block and spinal nerve blocks to help with pain management post procedure.

Efficiently oversaw the timely recovery and discharge of 40 to 50 high-acuity patients over 12 hours in a fast-paced PACU environment, contributing to enhanced department efficiency and increased patient satisfaction.

Administered care to an average of 10 patients per day, maintaining a high standard of quality and safety, leading to positive patient feedback and improved HCAHPS scores.

• Improved quality care ratings by 45% through delivery of exceptional nursing care in critical care units, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Stepped into charge nurse role during low staffing periods, adeptly handling 12 high-acuity patients, upholding top-notch patient care, and ensuring patient safety.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills during medical emergencies by remaining calm under pressure and delivering timely, appropriate interventions.

• Cultivated a cohesive team environment by developing strong rapport with colleagues, resulting in improved communication and collaboration for better patient care and outcomes.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Utilized critical thinking skills when encountering complex cases involving multiple diagnoses that required careful decision-making and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. . Cared for high acuity patients on mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and post open heart patients.

• Promoted to positions of increasing authority and responsibility due to exemplary performance and strong leadership abilities.
• Supported pilot and end-user training for schedulers, users, super users, managers, and physicians, leading to a significant increase in operational efficiency.
• Performed data analysis, testing, automation, system optimization, and installation of future builds and software enhancements, delivering all projects on time and above expectations.
• Trained 3000 nursing/allied staff members and doctors in 3 hospitals, resulting in seamless integration of the multi-million-dollar Method Project and improved patient care processes.

• Conducted Train the Trainer activities with 800-1000 medical providers, leading to increased awareness and application of current medical treatments, ultimately improving patient care.
• Served as a clinical trainer, clinical resource, clinical support, and follow-up to newly hired registered nurses, offering mentoring and guidance to ensure the delivery of quality patient care.
• Assisted the Center for Professional Excellence with the yearly skills check for nursing staff members and administered yearly competency exams for staff nurses.
• Elevated retention rate by 85% by spearheading the design of an innovative orientation program, resulting in higher job satisfaction and seamless onboarding for new nurses.

• Adhered to all safety and hygiene standards when handling IV insertions, administration, and care of central lines, PICC lines, and vascular access, increasing quality patient care ratings 30%.
• Selected to direct a team of 10 nurses in a live research project under the supervision of Dr. Mary Estes from the NIH, overseeing 10 subjects by gathering data and recording vital information.
• Secured a 95% decrease in medication errors, surpassing the 90% goal, with 100% compliance by implementing a Joint Commission requirement, "DO NOT USE ABBREVIATION."