A Day in PACU….

A PACU nurse possess special skills in a unit that has such a rapid turnover of patients with various medical conditions. Therefore, the nurse must be able to transfer patients in a quick and efficient manner. MY skills and abilities consist interpersonal skills,including the checklist below…

• Ability to work as a team in the unit with other health care members

• effective communication and speaking skills to convey and receive information effectively

• Social Perceptiveness

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to effectively identify interventions and conclusion to problems, or identify alternative solutions.

• Judgment and Decision making skills

• Active listening