The Larry D. Tucker, Sr., and Richard Dantzler, Sr., Ambulatory Surgical & Diagnostics Center (AS&DC)

Location:

Arnold Building, 2nd Floor

Director:

Leslie Medders, RN, MSA, CNOR

Asst. UM:

Joy Harris, RN, CAPA

Clinical Educator:

Marty Scott, RN, BSN, CNOR

Type of unit:

Outpatient unit for pre- and post-operative care of patients. Also includes a pre-admission call center.

Typical staffing:

RN, Nurse Care Techs, Health Unit Coordinators

Typical pt diagnosis:

Endoscopy and major surgery product lines including general, neurosurgery, orthopedics, vascular, ENT, urology, podiatry surgery, and cardiovascular patients

Common skills utilized:

IV starts, surg & diagnostic preps, recover immediate post-ops & diagnostics, patient discharges

Most common meds / those nurses must be familiar with:

Anesthetic agents, antihypertensives, pain medications (narcotic and non-narcotic agents), antiemetic meds, antibiotics, emergency/code meds

Certification for Differential:

CAPA, through the American Board of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses

Selling points for Unit:

Awesome teamwork; very high patient satisfaction; highly motivated staff!

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