Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.