[OR/PACU] How do you stay organized in a procedural area where the board changes, cases add on, and preferences vary by surgeon?

Instruction: Describe a practical workflow that would work on a real unit. Emphasize safety, communication, and realistic operational constraints.

Context: Assesses whether the candidate can explain a practical travel OR and PACU hiring workflow with realistic constraints and safe coordination.

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I stay organized by keeping a working picture of what matters most for the next few cases, not just the one in front of me. In procedural areas, the day can change quickly with add-ons, delays, room changes, or service-line shifts, so I try to...

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