Addie Brooks

• Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
• Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
• Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
• Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
• Advocated for patients'' needs during multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring appropriate resources were allocated for optimal care outcomes.
• Monitored vital signs closely during procedures or treatments, intervening swiftly when necessary to maintain patient stability.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare providers.
• Participated in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of the latest advances in pediatric nursing practices.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Removal of chest tubes, pacing wires, and central lines.
• Patient education before and open heart surgery.
• Rehabilitation after open heart surgery
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
• Consistently maintained regulatory compliance within the cardiovascular unit through meticulous adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment plans.
• Managed hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart conditions by evaluating and monitoring pacemakers and defibrillators.

• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

• Ensured HIPAA compliance by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive patient information.
• Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
• Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
• Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
• Printed and photocopied documents to provide patients with copies of medical records.
• Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scaning and indexing important documents and files.
• Developed and maintained organized filing system for medical records to adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
• Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
• Uploaded physician progress notes, history, and physicals into electronic medical records.
• Responded to patient inquiries to provide information and details of medical records.
• Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
• Responded effectively to requests for medical records from legal representatives, insurance companies, and other authorized parties in a timely manner.

• Participate in mediation and dispute resolution.

• Contact utility companies for service hookups to renters' property.

• Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.

• copied, scanned, and faxed documents

• communicated with renters

• handled payments