Patsy Argo Email & Phone Number

Worked in Pre-op and PACU on a rotating basis. Pre-Op: I was responsible for getting patient prepared for surgery by starting their IV's; accessing ports: hanging IV fluids and antibiotics prior to surgery; witnessing consents; updating their electronic medical record and ensuring that consents are signed and all paperwork completed prior to patient going.

Intermediate Surgical Care Unit: Developed critical thinking skills in caring for patients requiring ventilators, cardiac monitoring, neurological assessments following strokes and spinal fusions. Wound care and use of wound vacuums, diabetes regulation and monitoring, and numerous large abdominal surgeries were also part of the patient population..

Worked as Oncology RN. Gave chemotherapy per protocols and standards of St. Joseph's Hospital. Taught patients about their therapy including side effects. Monitored labs every day and notified MD's if WBC, RBC or Platelet count was too low for chemo. Administered blood products as needed. Offered emotional support to patients and their families during.

Bachelor'S Degree In Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Practice