Elaine Blunt
Registered Nurse – PACU
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Admission and discharge of patients pre and post procedural. Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and Out-patient. Monitor vital signs, EKG'S and tube placements of GI patients.
Experience
Registered Nurse – PACU - Memorial Hospital Bakersfield - Bakersfield, CA
(2026-01)
- Admission and discharge of patients pre and post procedural.
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and Out-patient.
- Monitor vital signs, EKG'S and tube placements of GI patients.
- P/T Ratio 2-3/ Nurse
Registered Nurse – PACU - Western Arizona Regional Medical Center - Bullhead City, AZ
(2023-09 - 2025-08)
- Admission and discharge of patients pre and post procedural.
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and Out-patient.
- Monitor vital signs, EKG'S and tube placements of GI patients.
- P/T Ratio 2-3/ Nurse
Registered Nurse – PACU - Eastern NM Medical Center - Roswell, NM
(2023-04 - 2023-07)
- Admission and discharge of patients pre and post procedural.
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and Out-patient.
- Monitor vital signs, EKG'S and tube placements of GI patients.
- P/T Ratio 2-3/ Nurse
Registered Nurse – Pre-Op, PACU, Infusion Therapy - Fort Mohave Hospital - Fort Mohave, AZ
(2022-08 - 2023-03)
- Admission and discharge of patients pre and post procedural.
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and Out-patient.
- Monitor vital signs, EKG'S and tube placements of GI patients.
- P/T Ratio 2-3/ Nurse
Registered Nurse – PACU - Rust Presbyterian Hospital - Rio Rancho, NM
(2021-09 - 2022-03)
- Admission and discharge of patients pre and post procedural.
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and Out-patient.
- Monitor vital signs, EKG'S and tube placements of GI patients.
- P/T Ratio 2-3/ Nurse
Registered Nurse – Pre-Operative/PACU - Lovelace GI Clinic - Albuquerque, NM
(2021-08 - 2021-09)
- Admission and discharge of patients pre and post procedural.
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and Out-patient.
- Monitor vital signs, EKG'S and tube placements of GI patients.
Registered Nurse – Pre-Operative Intake/PACU - Premier Orthopedic Surgical Center - Nashville, TN
(2021-02 - 2021-06)
- Admission and discharge of patients pre and post procedural.
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and Out-patient.
- Monitor vital signs, EKG'S and tube placements of GI patients.
Registered Nurse - Nashville Metro Public Schools - Antioch, TN
(2020-11 - 2021-02)
- Helped school-aged children with management of diabetes, tracheostomies, and bronchial conditions
- Closely monitored students and staff with signs and symptoms of COVID-19
Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology lab / PACU - University Medical El Paso - El Paso, TX
(2020-09 - 2020-10)
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and Out-patient.
Registered Nurse – Total Joint Recovery and Pain Clinic Recovery/PACU - Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery - Chattanooga, TN
(2020-06 - 2020-08)
- Responsible for direct recovery of patients post operatively.
- Direct communication with Anesthesiologist regarding findings and well-being of patient status.
Registered Nurse – Vascular Recovery/PACU - Norton Audubon Hospital - Louisville, KY
(2019-12 - 2020-05)
- Assisted Anesthesiologist with blocks and defibrillation procedures
- Recovery of vascular triple a procedures
Registered Nurse – Pre-Operative Intake/PACU - Saddleback Outpatient Center - Laguna Hills, CA
(2013-08 - 2018-04)
- Admission and discharge of patients pre and post procedural.
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and Out-patient.
- Monitor vital signs, EKG'S and tube placements of GI patients.
Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology lab / PACU - Health Care Partners - Huntington Beach, CA
(2012-09 - 2013-08)
- Admission and discharge of patients pre and post-operative.
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and out-patient.
- Recovery of patients after general outpatient procedures.
Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology lab / PACU - Cedars Sinai Hospital - Beverly Hills, CA
(2010-02 - 2012-08)
- Admission and discharge of patients pre and post-operative.
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and out-patient.
- Recovery of patients after general outpatient procedures.
Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology Lab PACU/Ambulatory Care PACU - Central Hospital of Connecticut - New Britain, CT
(2009-09 - 2009-12)
- Admission and discharge of patients pre and post-operative.
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and out-patient.
- Recovery of patients after general outpatient procedures.
Registered Nurse-Gastroenterology lab / PACU - Cedars Sinai Hospital - Beverly Hills, CA
(2009-03 - 2009-08)
- Admission and discharge of patients pre and post procedural.
- Recovery of patients after GI Procedures In-patient and Out-patient.
- Monitor vital signs, EKG'S and tube placements of GI patients.
- IV line placements, administer blood products and lab draws pre and post procedure.
- Implemented training course for new recruits — speeding profitability.
- Efficiently manage large patient caseload in fast paced environment.
Registered Nurse – Pediatric Pre-Operative Intake - Stanford Children's Hospital-LPCH - Palo Alto, CA
(2008-12 - 2009-03)
- Responsible for pre- operative admissions of pediatric patient.
- Evaluate vital signs, laboratory results, EKG'S, and surgical histories.
- Direct communication with Anesthesiologist regarding findings and well being of patient status.
- Excellent rapport and empathy with parents and families of terminally ill children.
- Accessed porta caths, central lines PICC lines, and started pediatric IV'S.
Registered Nurse-PACU - Maxium Healthcare-Registry - Oxnard, CA
(2008-10 - 2008-11)
- Responsible for direct recovery of patients post operatively.
- Monitoring vital signs, heart rhythms, IV lines, A- lines and tube placements.
- Efficiently manage large patient caseloads in fast paced environment.
Registered Nurse-Ambulatory - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - La Mesa, CA
(2007-09 - 2008-08)
- Responsible for prepping and recovering patients for critical operations.
- Evaluate patient pre /post operative laboratory results, EKGs and x-rays to patient status.
- Administration of intravenous fluids and monitoring of blood products.
- Efficiently manage large patient caseload in fast-paced environment.
Registered Nurse-Same Day Care/Endoscopy - Mercy Regional Medical - Durango, CO
(2003-07 - 2007-07)
- Daytime, Charge Nurse for admission and discharge of same day care patients.
- Pre-Operative assessment of patient history and physical status.
- Care of pre/post-operative cardiac cath patients.
- Assisted physicians with endoscopy procedures.
Registered Nurse, Infusion Center - Mercy Regional Medical - Durango, CO
(2002-07 - 2003-10)
- Administered blood components while monitoring patient care.
- Administered chemotherapy infusions, picc lines and portacaths.
Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse - Valley Wide Health Services - Durango, CO
(2001-07 - 2002-07)
- Worked directly with physicians scheduling appointments.
- Managed intake of patients and assisted physicians as needed.
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery Recovery Charge - Carlsbad Medical Center - Carlsbad, NM
(2000-09 - 2001-06)
- Supervised and managed coworkers in Charge Nurse capacity.
- Admitted, prepped and recovered patients for surgery, both critical and stable.
- Administered blood components and chemotherapy components on a daily basis.
Registered Nurse, Recovery Charge Nurse/Pharmacy Tech - Surgical Center of Carlsbad - Carlsbad, NM
(1999-01 - 1999-10)
- Managed nursing schedules and supervised as Charge Nurse.
- Directly cared for patients in recovery after surgery.
- Inventoried and stocked recovery room and pharmaceutical supplies.
Registered Nurse, Floor Charge Nurse: Pediatrics, Ortho, Med-Surgery - Carlsbad Medical Center - Carlsbad, NM
(1993-05 - 1997-10)
- Passed medication to patients and performed wound care.
- Managed room assignments and discharge of patients.
- Supervised coworkers in the capacity of Charge Nurse.
Education
Associate's Degree - Nursing - New Mexico State University (1993)
Certification - Chemotherapy - San Juan Medical Center (2003)
Certification - Pediatric chemotherapy - Columbia West Hospital (1995)
