Annie Leclerc Pougoum
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Accomplished RN with a focus on geriatric medicine at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and patient care planning. Skilled in IV drug therapy management and providing empathetic family support. Proven leader in healthcare, enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and a commitment to continuous learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, MSN-AGPC( in Progress)
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Geriatric med
Washington DC, DC
02.2021 - Current
- Assist doctors during medical procedures.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Participated in community outreach programs aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among vulnerable populations.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
RN, MSN-AGPC ( in Progress)
National Institute of Health, Adult Oncology, Hosp
Bethesda, MD
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Illinois City, IL06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Tysons Corner, VA12-2020
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Community health
- Healthcare billing
- IV management
- Health screening
- Precepting
- Chart updating
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient care planning
- Spanish proficiency
- Family and patient support
- Administering immunizations
Affiliations
- Member of the Nurse Improving Care for Health System Elders (NICHE)
Timeline
RN, MSN-AGPC ( in Progress)
National Institute of Health, Adult Oncology, Hosp
01.2024 - 09.2024
RN, MSN-AGPC( in Progress)
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Geriatric med
02.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Primary Care
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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