ANNA LIZA LARSON

• Worked as a triage nurse extremely skilled in listening to patient's medical issues
• Deal with a wide spectrum of medical and behavioral issues
• Make a decision of what level of care patient needs
• Responds with appropriate standard of care and excellent documentation based on advice given
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient plans of care based on assessment findings.

• Worked for 10 years in Med-Surg Department, Step Down unit, detox unit
• Performed numerous diagnostic tests such as EKGs, blood draws, and catheterizations, according to established standards of practice.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Monitored vital signs, laboratory results and other health data to identify changes in patient conditions.
• Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Counseled patients regarding their diagnosis and recommended lifestyle adjustments or modifications necessary for optimal health outcomes.

* Execute appropriate steps for patent treatment following careful review of physicians regimen

* Maintain and develop expertise in acute care of patients with serious mental health problems

* Manage 39 bed units doing assignments fot he licensed staff and mental health workers

* Take care of patients with mental health issues ranging from anxiety, depression to personality disorder and addiction to drugs and alcohol

* Communicate with patients and their families and ability to stay calm and think quickly in challenging circumstances

• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.