Proactive Registered Nurse specializing in PACU with extensive experience in post-anesthesia care and airway management. Expertise in reducing complications, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Strong skills in patient education, infection control, and nursing documentation, bringing compassionate care and critical thinking to every role. Able to perform all necessary duties effectively and accurately by delivering person-centered care in a cost-effective manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills supported by an enthusiastic team player attitude.
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Florentina Roxana Tiganus
Weston Super Mare,United Kingdom
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
North Brisol NHS Trust
Registered Nurse, PACU
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues through active participation in huddles, meetings, initiatives, and collaborative projects within the department.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Managed up to 4 patients post - op at once but also one to one care for more acute patients
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan and implement enhanced treatment strategies.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
North Bristol NHS Trust
Registered Nursing Associate
07.2021 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Ensured a safe environment for both staff members and patients through adherence to infection control policies.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, self-care techniques, and preventive measures for optimal health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and delivering high-quality care.
- Maintained detailed, accurate documentation of all nursing interventions, assessments, communications with other team members, and patient responses to treatments.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
North Bristol NHS Trust
Healthcare Assistant
09.2018 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Education
University of The West of EnglandBristol, United Kigdom
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Science
07.2023
University Overview
University of The West of EnglandBristol, United Kigdom
FDSC Nursing Associate from Nursing
07.2021
University Overview
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- IV Insertion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia recovery
- Basic Life Support
- Pain Management
- IV Fluid Administration
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- CPR/AED
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Nursing and Midwifery Council , United Kingdom since September 2023
- Licensed Professional Nurse - New York , USA since August 2024
- Passed NCLEX Exam - July 2024
Languages
Romanian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Italian
Advanced
C1
Albanian
Advanced
C1
Software
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Patient Electronic Record Access
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
North Brisol NHS Trust
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nursing Associate
North Bristol NHS Trust
07.2021 - 09.2023
Healthcare Assistant
North Bristol NHS Trust
09.2018 - 07.2021
University of The West of England
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Science
University of The West of England
FDSC Nursing Associate from Nursing
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