ANN HUBBARD

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
• Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

NICU AND TRANSITION NURSERY

• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
• Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
• Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
• Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
• Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.

MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT

• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

NURSERY, TRANSITION NURSERY AND NICU

• Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
• Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
• Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.

POSTPARTUM. NEWBORN NURSERY AND NICU

• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
• Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
• Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Postpartum and NICU

• Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
• Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.