Lisa Prince

• Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
• Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
• Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
• Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
• Maintained a high standard of care by adhering to strict infection control guidelines when handling anesthesia equipment.
• Minimized waste while maximizing resource availability, efficiently balancing inventory levels for essential anesthesia supplies.
• Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
• Verified availability of operating room supplies, medications and gases.

• Monitored anesthesia equipment for functionality and safety during surgical procedures.
• Assisted anesthesiologists in preparing and calibrating anesthesia machines and related devices.
• Maintained inventory of anesthesia supplies, ensuring availability for surgical operations.

Trained to assist in endo tracheal tube placement, LMA’s, oral Rae’s, bronchoscopes, turn overs, hot lines, transducers.

• Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of nursing procedures and protocols.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
• Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.

• Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

• Assisted in patient care by monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
• Provided support in administering medications under supervision of registered nurses.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, ensuring a safe environment.
• Documented patient observations and care provided accurately in electronic health records.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Engaged with patients and families to provide education on health management and wellness.
• Adhered to safety standards and infection control practices during all aspects of patient care.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.