Emergency Response & Complication Management: Recognize and respond appropriately to postoperative emergencies, including respiratory distress, hemodynamic instability, allergic reactions, excessive bleeding, altered mental status, uncontrolled pain, or other acute changes. The PRE-OP/PACU Registered Nurse serves as a circulating nurse during surgical procedures and provides skilled post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient safety, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient outcomes.