Kavitha William Chang

• Collaborate with all disciplines to develop pain management plan of care at pre-admission or at time of acute admission.
• Maintain an overview of critical pathway and noncritical pathway patients with regard to pain management ensuring a seamless transition for patients into the community.
• Actively involved in care planning for patients with complex pain management needs in collaboration with the patient care team.
• Provide advice and education to all staff regarding pain management.
• Provide advice and trouble shooting for patients identified by the patient care team.
• Ensure critical pathways are developed utilising current and anticipated pain management practices and Evaluate and report on the outcome of pain management pathways.
• Able to undertake assessment and management of patients in a safe effective, timely and appropriate manner to maximise patient wellbeing.
• Patient care meets the standards of nursing practice.
• Health promotion activities are undertaken relevant to patients, and the health care setting.
• Care is customer focused and planned with regard to ethnic, cultural, religious and other individual needs.
• Patient management data is regularly assessed for future planning and enhancement of care.
• Patients, and where appropriate their families, are involved in the planning of care and are kept informed at all appropriate stages.
• Able to respond appropriately in an emergency.
• Facilitate and educate patients, significant

others/whanau on pain management techniques.

Co-ordinate care with other health personnel to ensure quality service.

Communicate with patients, relatives and staff in an open, friendly, clear, effective and helpful manner.

Provide advice and education to colleagues about pain management goals, objectives and techniques. Communicate with appropriate patient care team members when independently involved with patient care needs.

Identify the need for and conduct pain care team meetings to facilitate the coordination of services and resources required for complex cases.

Promote the fostering of a team environment which enhances partnership and co-operation.

Assist in the development of new policies and procedures within the Company where appropriate.

Participate in regular peer review regarding the management of case loads.

Participate in education and encourage others to do so.

Participate in the ongoing training of staff in the advent of equipment or protocol changes as appropriate.

Undertake additional courses to promote personal and professional development.

Review pertinent literature about case types managed and share this with colleagues.

Assist in the development of the pain nurse role and role description.

Participates in the performance appraisal process where personal performance and development is reviewed.

Willing to accept new responsibilities, acquire and demonstrate relevant new knowledge.

• Assisted with patient preparation for surgery, including providing preoperative instructions and administering pre-meditation.

• Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.

• Monitored vital signs, administered medication, and documented changes in patient condition.

• Responded quickly to emergency situations by administering oxygen, CPR or other life saving measures as needed.

• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.

• Assessed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, airway obstruction and bleeding. Implemented clinical protocols that promote optimal healing after surgery while minimizing complications.

• Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies and standards of practice.

• Evaluated effectiveness of medications used during recovery period and adjusted dosages accordingly.

• Administered intravenous fluids or blood products as prescribed by physician orders.

• Provided emotional support to family members during times of stress or anxiety related to a loved one's surgery or recovery process.

• Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients from operating room beds to intensive care units.

• Utilized advanced knowledge base to assess the need for additional interventions or treatments based on changing conditions.

• Maintained current knowledge regarding advances in nursing practices related to post-surgical and post anesthesia care.

• Initiated communication between anesthesiologists, surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare personnel involved in the post-surgical and PACU process. Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

• Actively participated in continuing education courses related to PACU nursing practices.

• Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.

• Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.

• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

• Ensured all equipment was functioning properly prior to use in order to provide safe care for all patients and stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System and Electronic medication chart.

• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.