Registered Nurse
Hansen Family Hospital
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
