PACU Nurse Manager Rowena Guarino, BSN, RN, has been instrumental in encouraging and supporting her PreOp/PACU nurses in obtaining their CPAN (Certified Post-Anesthesia Nurse) and Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) certifications. This certification, recognized as a mark of excellence in the post-anesthesia care nursing field, benefits both nurses and patients by ensuring that nurses possess the advanced knowledge and skills required to provide high-quality care.
Under the guidance of Guarino, the nurses were provided with resources, mentorship, and encouragement throughout the certification process. Guarino created a supportive environment where nurses felt motivated to pursue this professional milestone.
As a result of this support, the following nurses proudly achieved their CPAN certification: Serta Sandhu, BSN, RN, CPAN, Maureen Crehan, RN, CPAN, CAPA, Leslie Devincenzi, RN, CPAN, May Dela Rueda, BSN, RN, CPAN, Bernadette Reyes, BSN, RN, CPAN, Stefanie Nastari, BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, Loann Lau, BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, Sheen Portales, RN, CPAN, and Garry Murphy, BSN, RN, CPAN. This achievement reflects their dedication to advancing their expertise and providing the highest standard of care to patients in the post-anesthesia care unit.