Erin Young

Experienced Registered Nurse with 14+ years of nursing experience, including extensive work in high-volume ambulatory surgery and postoperative recovery. Strong background in PACU, orthopedic and total joint recovery, pre- and postoperative care, patient assessment, medication administration, discharge planning, and postoperative telephone triage. Currently providing Phase I and Phase II recovery in a fast-paced orthopedic ambulatory surgery environment.

Experienced in caring for patients following complex orthopedic and total joint procedures as well as plastic surgery cases. Recognized for calm, attentive patient care, strong clinical judgment, efficient patient flow, and effective collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary clinical teams. Experienced in charge nurse responsibilities and clinical precepting, with a strong commitment to patient safety, education, and delivering high-quality care throughout the perioperative experience.

Registered Nurse, PACU - White Fence Surgical Suites

(2021)

• Provide Phase I and Phase II postoperative recovery for patients in a high-volume ambulatory surgery center.
• Care for patients following orthopedic and total joint procedures, including hip and knee replacement surgery, as well as occasional plastic surgery cases.
• Perform comprehensive postoperative assessments, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, pain, and surgical-site monitoring.
• Administer medications and treatments and promptly recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate safe and efficient progression through recovery while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and individualized care.
• Provide detailed discharge education to patients and caregivers regarding medications, pain management, postoperative precautions, and follow-up care.
• Perform postoperative telephone triage and follow-up, assessing symptoms and providing appropriate guidance based on established clinical protocols.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Perform charge nurse responsibilities and assist with clinical coordination and patient flow.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for newly hired nurses.
• Contributed to the center's achievement of Joint Commission Advanced Total Hip and Knee Certification.

Registered Nurse - New Albany Surgery Center

(2014 - 2021)

• Provided nursing care in a high-volume orthopedic ambulatory surgery center.
• Performed preoperative and postoperative patient assessments and monitored patients throughout the surgical care continuum.
• Provided postoperative recovery, medication administration, pain management, and ongoing clinical assessment.
• Recognized and responded appropriately to changes in patient condition and potential postoperative complications.
• Coordinated discharge planning and provided comprehensive patient and caregiver education.
• Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and other members of the perioperative team.
• Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation while supporting efficient patient flow.

PRN Registered Nurse - Eastwind Surgical

(2015 - 2020)

• Provided PRN nursing support in an ambulatory surgical setting.
• Performed preoperative and postoperative patient assessment and monitoring.
• Administered medications and treatments and assisted with postoperative pain and symptom management.
• Supported safe recovery and discharge through patient education and coordination with the surgical team.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and assisted with efficient patient flow.

Registered Nurse - Columbus Springs

(2012 - 2015)

• Provided nursing care for patients receiving treatment for substance use disorders and psychiatric conditions.
• Performed patient intake, assessment, vital signs, and ongoing clinical monitoring.
• Administered prescribed medications and injections.
• Performed CIWA assessments and monitored patients undergoing alcohol withdrawal management.
• Recognized changes in patient condition and communicated findings promptly to physicians and other members of the treatment team.
• Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary staff to coordinate safe, individualized patient care.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and supported patients throughout the treatment process.