Summary
Registered nurse with xx years of experience in cardiac and medical-surgical areas that transitioned into perioperative care through an internal PACU fellowship developing critical care knowledge and expertise. Actively involved in developing or improving processes within the unit that can improve workflow or patient satisfaction.
Experience
Monitored vital signs and other health parameters of patients in the post-operative care unit and intervenes as necessary to ensure patient safety.
Observed patients for signs and symptoms of complications and provides appropriate intervention and provided instruction and supported patients and families regarding post-operative care.
Documented patient care in accordance with established standards per policy, actively participated in Unit Council meetings, and promoted change within the department to improve overall workflow and patient care and satisfaction.
Acted as a resource to newer nurses within the department and assist with charge nurse responsibilities on the evening shift where necessary.
Leveraged task management and prioritization skills to deliver compassionate and patient-centered care.
Closely monitored patients with complex cardiac issues, alongside another comorbidity, while recording findings and reporting changes.
Partnered effectively with an interdisciplinary team to provide efficient and optimal patient care solutions.
Enacted multiple nursing duties as ordered or needed, including dressing wounds, administering medications, and monitoring post-procedure patient status.
Accountable for administering and monitoring several different types of cardiac drips and contributed to the active education of patients and their family members in association with care planning, medications, and illnesses.
Instructed new graduate nurses, experienced nurses, and nursing students regarding organizational policies and procedures on a busy Step-Down Telemetry floor unit.
Educated new nurses and nursing students on how to improve time management, assessment skills, and technical skills.
Directed and coordinated all functions in the unit during designated shifts including managing nurse assignments based on level of acuity.
Acted as a resource nurse for clinical questions and provide leadership and mentorship to the nursing staff.
Fulfilled patient care functions within the scope of competency, and considered the age-related needs of patients as prescribed by physicians or health care professionals.
Complied with established protocols, policies, and procedures and employed task management and prioritization skills to deliver compassionate care.
Facilitated medical personnel with special procedures, minor surgical procedures, and/or diagnostic exams, and evaluated and monitored the condition of patients, notifying physicians regarding disposition.
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Technical Skills: Powerchart, Cerner, EHR, EMR, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
Industry Knowledge: HIPAA, CPR, First Aid, Triage, Post-operative Care
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