Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

• Jun 2022 - Present

PACU, Ambulatory Surgery and PreOp Registered Nurse

• Oct 2019 - Present

Registered Nurse

• Feb 2022 - Mar 2022

Pacu Travel Nurse Providence Memorial Hospital Pacu Travel Nurse Providence Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse

• Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

POCT tester for CVS via A-line Staffing Solutions Contract

Registered Nurse

• Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

POCT tester for CVS via A-line Staffing Solutions Contract

Travel Registered Nurse

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

Travel Preoperative Registered Nurse at Carle Foundation Hospital via Supplemental Contract Travel Preoperative Registered Nurse at Carle Foundation Hospital via Supplemental Contract

Registered Nurse Pacu/Preop

• Nov 2019 - Jun 2021

Preop/Pacu for orthopedic surgery Preop/Pacu for orthopedic surgery

Registered Nurse Pacu/Preop

• Jan 2018 - Sep 2019

Pre-Operative Nurse: Verifies the patient's identity and surgical procedure. Reviews consent forms with patient and answers patient’s questions relating to surgical procedure. The nurse will notify the operating physician for specific questions reserved for the surgeon. Implements the plan of care by:Protecting the patient from injury by performing an individualized risk assessment;Communicating the patient's current status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care Provides information and emotional support for patients and their family members. Records baseline hemodynamic status: gathers pre-operative vital signs; Blood Pressure, EKG monitoring, oximetry readings and documentation of such on pre-operative record. Identifies arrhythmias and notifies medical team members of findings. Gathers patient medical history and Allergies to medications. Starts I.V. unless anesthesiologist prefers to start his/her own I.V. on patient. N. administers pre-operative oral or I.V. medications if ordered by the physician. Observes patient reaction to medication, and acts appropriately when untoward reactions occur. Assists team members to place and position patient on table. In the emergency situation, is able to give immediate respiratory assistance or support including use of AMBU bag and can administer CPR and venipuncture. Checking, maintenance, and knowledge of STAT Kit or Crash Cart. Recognizes and utilizes safety precautions and procedures. Remains familiar with equipment and supplies; their location, function and up-keep. Re-stocks unit with supplies when needed. Helps circulating R.N. perform Narcotic Count. Signs correct verification of count in Narcotic Log. Protects the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy; Takes part in pre and post-op phone calls and communicates any problems to the appropriate person.

School Nurse, Registered Nuse

• Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

School Nurse School Nurse

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse/ Preop

• Nov 2016 - Jan 2018

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies. Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies.

Office Manager

• Jun 2008 - Jan 2011

Coding and Medical Biller

• Oct 1997 - Aug 2006