Arecelly Perez

Sustain

• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
• Delegated patient care responsibilities to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants as appropriate.
• Collaborated with other leadership members to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

• Administered medication, triaged and performed diagnostic tests on pediatric and adult patients.
• Assisted providers with examinations/procedures as needed.
• Monitored temperature of vaccine refrigerators and recorded viability in daily log.
• Implemented infection control measures within unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

• Completed daily rounds of 6 patient floors, to verify nursing performance and care in alignment with acceptable nursing standards
• Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing
• Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone, and in person
• Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients, and visitors
• Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions, and transfer files
• Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health
• Distributed assignments to LPNs, and CNAs while providing guidance and training to ensure proper care was administered to patients
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.