Perioperative Nurse
Albury Wodonga Health
Albury, New South Wales
Mar - Current
- Provided direct patient care for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Ensured that all instruments, supplies, equipment, and drugs were properly handled before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room by providing sterile technique when handling instruments or supplies.
- Provided emotional support to family members prior to, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare team members regarding patient information updates or concerns related to perioperative care.
- Identified potential complications associated with anesthesia administration or surgical intervention early on in order to minimize risk of harm.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies related to infection control practices within the perioperative environment.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to advances in perioperative nursing practice.
- Adhered strictly to guidelines established by professional organizations such as The Acorn Standards.
- Instructed staff nurses on proper techniques for administering anesthesia or performing surgical interventions safely.
- Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
- Administered pain medication and implemented management techniques to assist patients experiencing discomfort.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
