Anne Wrathall

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Real Life CPR experience
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Administer medications and treatment to developmentally disabled patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Observe and report patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Care for patients in 30 bed residential unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Gather lab specimens, order testing and interpret results to diagnose patients.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
• Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
• Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes
• Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
• Maintained excellent quality of care while employing strict hygiene practices necessary during Covid-19 epidemic

• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various Mental Health and medical conditions
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
• Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
• Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes
• Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situations
• Oversaw nursing operations for staff of 4 in 24-bed Mental Health unit, providing personnel with guidance and patients with high-quality care
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including COPD and seizure disorders
• Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
• Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
• Updated patient charts and documented their progress towards goals

• Administering patient medications to approximately 26 patients
• Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education
• Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport
• Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
• Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options and chronic disease self-management
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery and optimize patient outcomes
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
• Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk

• Used mobility devices and patient lift equipment to carefully transfer and transport patients
• Attended to patients in approximately 25-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team

• Monitored safety of approximately 25 mental health patients
• Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices
• Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring and patient behavior assessments and assisting with activities of daily living
• Performed daily charting for certain patients
• Led group activities to promote resident involvement
• Remained alert to conditions interfering with safety and well-being of residents involved in activities
• Communicated with clients and families in professional and respectful manner, effectively building lasting relationships