Amy Watson

• Critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore and maintain vital functions.
• Mechanical ventilation- Oral (single or double) or nasal intubated, trached, or LMA ventilated patients, CPAP, BiPAP, APAP or oscillation ventilation and monitoring. ABG obtaining and interpretation.
• Monitor hemodynamics via monitors, telemetry, alines, central, SwanGanz catheters, CO2/CardiQ monitor and vents.
• Administering medications via central- TLCs, SwanGanz, Piccs and Ports. Peripheral- Peripheral cath, midlines, Intraosseous, Intrathecal. Dialysis Cath lines for CRRT.
• Vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, Sedation (light moderate and deep), pain management and paralytics.
• CRRT, blood admin, Chest tubes, Vac dressings
• COVID
• Phlebotomy- Via lines, peripheral stick or arterial.
• Central PICC and Midline insertion certified.
• BLS, ACLS, PALs

MDSs, MMQs, Care planning/meetings pt specific w/ all members of team- OT, PT, Nutrition, Doctors, Family, Patient, Nursing etc

• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
• Committees- Fall, nutrition/skin and weights, safety and restraints
• Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
• Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
• Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
• Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
• Developed and taught CNA training program certified through Red Cross.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.