Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preop/PACU Charge Nurse
Seven Hills ASC/US Cardio Partners
01.2020 - 12.2023
Prepped patients with IV therapy, 12 lead EKG, and vitals signs before going into general surgery and/or cardiac procedures.
Managed patients and nurse flow upon admission into preop through the recovery phase.
Delegated safe and appropriate tasks to preop and recovery nurses.
Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the PACU.
Enhanced staff efficiency by providing ongoing training, mentorship, and support to new and experienced nurses.
Maintained strict compliance with safety regulations, infection control protocols, and ASC policies at all times in the PACU environment.
Ensured timely patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs, pain levels, and postoperative complications.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Advocated for patients and their families to ensure that they received the highest quality of care.
Certified Infection Control Nurse- monitored patient condition monthly with physicians and 90 days post procedure via phone calls or mail.
Worked with doctors to confirm, identify, and treat patient infections.
Preop/PACU Registered Nurse
Seven Hills Surgery Center
06.2019 - 01.2020
Preop 40 to 60 patients for general surgery and GI procedures on a daily basis and cross-train into recovery.
Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients progress during recovery and enhancing patient safety.
Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
Ensured seamless transitions to inpatient units by preparing thorough documentation for handoffs.
Increased patient comfort during recovery by addressing anxiety and concerns about surgery results.
Promoted teamwork among nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
Preop/PACU Charge Nurse
Spring Valley Surgery Center/ LV Pain Institute
06.2017 - 06.2019
Admitted 10-15 patients daily with intensive IV therapy prior to procedure.
Monitored patients while performing conscious sedation during procedures.
Enhanced staff efficiency by providing ongoing training, mentorship, and support to new and experienced nurses.
Maintained lead nurse role by managing and delegating tasks to other nurses and technicians.
Ensured facility inventory was properly stocked and updated as needed.
Provided post-procedure care to the surgical site, monitored patients in recovery and prepared stable patients and their families for discharge.
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