Registered Nurse
CurrentExperienced in care of the post-anesthetic care patient from unconsciousness to baseline level of consciousness for both major and day surgical cases, in a wide variety of specialties: orthopaedic, gynaecology/women's health, plastics, general surgical, oncology, urology, vascular, cardiac, and maternity.Strong ability to recognize patient deterioration with Airway, Breathing, and Circulation paramount and experienced in responding to airway emergencies in PACU. Management of… Show more Experienced in care of the post-anesthetic care patient from unconsciousness to baseline level of consciousness for both major and day surgical cases, in a wide variety of specialties: orthopaedic, gynaecology/women's health, plastics, general surgical, oncology, urology, vascular, cardiac, and maternity.Strong ability to recognize patient deterioration with Airway, Breathing, and Circulation paramount and experienced in responding to airway emergencies in PACU. Management of common postoperative complications such as hypotension/hypertension, pain management, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), urinary retention, oliguria, surgical site bleeding, hypothermia, and confusion/agitation.Completion of thorough physical patient assessments throughout care, incl. vital signs, telemetry, skin/oral mucosa, nutrition and hydration assessments, wounds, drains, and vascular devices.Liaise with other healthcare team members to facilitate holistic client-centred care and evidence-based best practice while advocating for patients needs.Provide individualised post-operative education for the inpatient and discharge education for day surgery patients. Show less