Trensfering patients to floor

Hi all,

Nurse in the UK here, would like as much feedback as possible.

Who transfers the patient from PACU to ward in your hospital?
How long does the process take?
What delays the process?
Do you think there is a better way to do this?

I ask after spending the day on a ward here in the UK, where two RN's and two HCA's were caring for 28 patients. One RN is called down to PACU to transfer the patient back to the ward with a hospital porter. When I got to the PACU three RN's with three patients, and five gathered around a computer talking. Also had to wait for 5 minutes for the porter to arrive to help transport the patient.
Recalled my time in the US, when the PACU nurse and the Transporter transfered all the patients to the floor, this was in each of the hospitals I worked in over there. I am thinking along the lines of time management and effective use of staff, so any input would be gratefully received. Also if you are aware of any research articles, if you could point me in the right direction, so that I can review, before I try to address this issue, I would be grateful/
Thanx