Johanna M W Kusters

• Monitoring patient vital signs post-anesthesia to ensure recovery and stability.
• Administering medications and pain management therapies as prescribed by physicians.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
• Training and mentoring junior staff on PACU protocols and best practices in patient care.
• Conducting patient assessments to identify complications and initiate timely interventions.
• Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures during patient care activities.

• Part of the Rapid Response Covid-19 team in San Mateo County, California.
• Assisting with assessment and swabbing.
• Providing education regarding Covid-19, proper donning and doffing.
• Working as an RN in a facility with positive Covid-19 patients.

• Assisted the administrator in organizing and opening a new outpatient surgery center, gathering and implementing policies and procedures, hiring staff members.
• Responsible for staff education.
• Responsible for staff schedule for the center.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the multidisciplanary team and corporate office.

• Led team as charge RN in PRE-OP/PACU at outpatient surgery center.
• Streamlined surgery schedule flow, ensuring timely procedures throughout the day.
• Ordered and managed medications, including narcotics, for surgical center operations.
• Conducted pre-admission screenings to uphold safe patient care guidelines.
• Facilitated clear communication among multidisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.

Worked in ICU from 2001-2004

Worked in PCU from 200-2001

Worked in Med-Surg from 1999-2000.

• Provided skilled direct nursing care to patients in above departments.