Angela C. Lyons

Completes physical and mental health assessments.

Develop care plans for patients, helping them be as independent as possible.

Administer and monitor treatment regime.

Administer prescribed meds.

Observe and report behavioral changes.

Help improve coping skills.

Direct care provided by L.P.N. and M.H.A

Staff relief for various facilities; including hospitals, LTC, correctional

facilities, home health care agencies, and clinics

Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.

Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.

Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.

Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Conduct intake assessments with patients and family using the OASIS

assessment data set.

Develop care plan which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporate therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.

Regularly re-evaluate patient nursing needs.

Meet with members of healthcare team to discuss patient progress and

to deliberate on appropriate care.

Communicate with M.D. regarding patient needs and report any changes in patient condition.

Assess and monitor patients' need to provide the best care as per facility policy and protocol.

Manage elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.

Adjust and administer meds according to physician orders.

Observe and interpret symptoms and communicate them to physician.

Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational pro-cedures, and safety protocols.

Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to devise individualized treatment plans.

Foster supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families