A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NURSE II PACU/RECOVERY ROOM

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  • @annemarie7203
    @annemarie7203 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the insights! Love to know more about PACU nursing as I’m moving to PACU soon from an ortho/trauma unit and I did gen-surg before too

  • @nicoleloiten
    @nicoleloiten 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My favorite nurse! I learned so much about PACU. Sounds cool😎. You should do more teaching, you are a great teacher.

  • @maellpierre-louis647
    @maellpierre-louis647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been a nurse for 10 years and the current last years in the ICU, just got my PACU offer, can’t wait.

  • @angelicamalto8239
    @angelicamalto8239 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this video! My senior practicum is in the PACU and I am so nervous! All your information was great in helping me prepare. Thanks again!

  • @MelloneeKecia
    @MelloneeKecia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for you’re service 🙏🏾 and great vlog as always. Thank you for explaining all of this.

  • @projectmylz1586
    @projectmylz1586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Praying for your safety! Thank you for being one of the frontliners. New friend here, and I;m here to support you. Much love!

  • @marialotus143
    @marialotus143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Am a Recovery nurse for almost 11years in London, uK. .do u work in the US? I wanted to ask if you have witnessed a UK nurse employed as PACU nurse?

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do work in the US, I’ve worked with nurses who have fully migrated from the UK

    • @marialotus143
      @marialotus143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PrillyWalfordBSNRN What major cases in PACU u have in your hospital ?

  • @lizzytan277
    @lizzytan277 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Former ER....hired ambulatory PACU.....now starting new Job Hospital PACU..... love ❤ what I do

  • @rowenatongco
    @rowenatongco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what’s the eyeglasses that you are wearing?

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got them on Amazon. Search eyewear protection.. I got them back in March so hopefully they are still available.

  • @Abigailt77
    @Abigailt77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can you give us information to prepare for a PACU interview, I have one one Monday 7/27!

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wound emphasize my strength in communication, time management and skills. Most of Periop nursing has to do with teaching, explaining the process to the patient to quell their anxieties. Skills in the sense of being able to recognize when a patient is in trouble and being able to critically think how to quickly solve that problem. Sorry I’m just seeing this comment, hope your interview goes well!

  • @InformationTechnologyZM
    @InformationTechnologyZM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really appreciate your hard work to serve humanity 🚶 🚶🙏🙏

  • @Keeki11
    @Keeki11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are some of the things you do on a day to day as a PACU nurse? May be taking a PACU job soon

  • @shainachristina2414
    @shainachristina2414 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For someone interested in dabbling in critical care (my background is med-surg), how much of an element of critical care is there in PACU? My hospital is a trauma one center if that helps.

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So many answers to this question depending on your hospital. If your hospital’s PACU recovers ICU patients, then you will be doing critical care all the time. Some hospitals do not recover ICUs in the PACU, they go directly to ICU.
      You will also have the cases where your patient decompensates in the PACU and requires a bed in the ICU. You’ll continue your care until a bed becomes available.
      If your unit does not recover it’s ICUs then on the daily you will rarely do anything related to “critical care”.
      Hope that made sense.

  • @neishan7790
    @neishan7790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, how well does PACU nursing work for Moms

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It works well for me! I find that I’m not as tired at the end of a shift. It’s also a plus not having to work weekends and holidays.

  • @keirraarend15
    @keirraarend15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Prilly! I love you video! I am currently a new graduate nurse in the ER and I am trying to decide if it is for me. I would like to know your experience in the ER. What was your patient population like? What was your nurse to patient ratio. There are aspects of the ER I do like, but there are some that I find very overwhelming be a new graduate. I have been doing research on PACU positions and if it something that is more fitting for me. Love your videos!

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Keirra Arend Where to start! 🤣... I might just do a video on the ER! It’s okay to be overwhelmed especially your first year. I started in an intense ER which prepared me to work anywhere. I’m in Cali so the ratio is 4:1. PACU can be very chill and can get boring, but if you enjoy teaching and spending time with your patients it might be a great fit for you.

  • @leeahphillips1709
    @leeahphillips1709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve only been a med surg nurse for 1 year and I’m looking for something different, possibly a Fellowship PACU program. Any advice?

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It can be very difficult! It’s all about finding a hospital that is willing to train. If you could somehow get into the ER or ICU for at least one year; then it would be easy to get into the PACU.

  • @user-ml8im3zd7s
    @user-ml8im3zd7s 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bless up queen i loved the videos please do more about the pacu 🙏

  • @itsandrewsvlog
    @itsandrewsvlog 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    HELLO!!! what are the typical PACU interview questions? I'm currently a new grad in the ICU and would love to know more about PACU and how you would respond to airway or other post-anesthesia emergencies?

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Usually airway compromise in the PACU is usually a result of anesthesia. The main fix is usually jaw thrust, OPA/NPA or Narcan. If that’s not the issue then you would follow basic ACLS protocols. As far as interview questions, there is a plethora that comes up with a google search. They are all pretty standard.

  • @JohnJohn-nt9mf
    @JohnJohn-nt9mf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there any chance for a MedSurg nurse move to PACU??

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is always a chance! If you work at a hospital that is willing to train you that’s the easiest option. If that’s not the case you can still apply for positions, hope for an interview and hope your personality and values matches theirs. Sometimes it’s all about personality and your willingness to learn; departments will train if they really want/like you.

  • @mississippi8106
    @mississippi8106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not true. No experience needed.

    • @zd2917
      @zd2917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea I'd think it would be the same for any unit that is on the critical side. People say icu and er needs med surg first but there are many new grads in all areas.

  • @danghost6122
    @danghost6122 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing vlog here in a day in your life ❤️❤️❤️very lovely madam

  • @withalii
    @withalii 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nurses Rock!!!

  • @marykategose170
    @marykategose170 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Very informative, thank you for this!

  • @eli3102
    @eli3102 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your video! I’m currently a nursing student and my goal is to work in the OR but the PACU is an interest of mine as well. They’re currently hiring patient care techs to work in the PACU at the hospital where I work. Do you think it would be beneficial for me to work in the PACU as a tech before graduating next spring and do you think it will increase my chances of landing a job in the OR or the PACU after graduation?

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      First of all, congrats on your soon graduation!! That's a big deal 😀! I would definitely recommend taking the job as a tech. Depending on how flexible your hospital is, you just might land a job there when you graduate.

  • @RugbyPrincessT
    @RugbyPrincessT ปีที่แล้ว

    Girl im hoping for some boredom! ER is crazy these days

  • @folua2171
    @folua2171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love!

  • @NXT_Nena
    @NXT_Nena 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I’m obsessed with u. Ur accent. All of it. I’m a nurse. Bsn. And I worked in the ER for a year. Bc of having kids I did outpatient for years. I am not a mother/ baby nurse and not really liking it. I keep thinking I want to do like 1 day a week in the Er and 2 days in the pacu. Or something like that. I’m wondering how long it takes to pick up pacu and feel confident. What is ur nurse to pt ratio in the pacu? What part of Cali are u in? I jus got my Cali nurse license a couple years ago. Also what hospital do u work at? Are they hiring? And does ur hospital recover ICU pts? Thanks. If my questions are too personal. Can we talk another way? Through email, WhatsApp, text, etc? Thanks

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for your kind words. And congratulations on your accomplishments. I've been an ER nurse for many years and recently started in PACU so I'm very confident but always opened to learning new things.I would say after 3 months you should be very comfortable in the PACU.I'm in Northern California. There is a shortage in pretty much all of the hospitals right now so it's a good time to start sending out your applications or even get the help of a nursing staffing agency. Best wishes.

  • @tabarryalexander603
    @tabarryalexander603 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there i would like to ask you a few questions to be ready for a pacu interview

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi friend! You can DM me on insta @prillyprilz or ask me right here!

  • @veganladymyles5855
    @veganladymyles5855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    New to the Channel I enjoy your videos 🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @tanishaahmed1392
    @tanishaahmed1392 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you work at Sickkids?

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure what that is..or where if it's a place.

  • @princeisreal1636
    @princeisreal1636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😁😁

  • @amallibeckham2726
    @amallibeckham2726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fyi, turmeric is not curry...two entirely different spices. 🙄

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Curry powder is usually a mixture of TUMERIC chilli powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground ginger and pepper, and can be bought in mild, medium or hot strengths.... But thank you!

    • @PrillyWalfordBSNRN
      @PrillyWalfordBSNRN  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve also been using both my whole life.. thanks

    • @deeny6908
      @deeny6908 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PrillyWalfordBSNRN set dem straight 🤣🤣