ASIMAH OTHMAN

Charge Nurse, Long Term Care

Victoria Gardens Of Allen Nursing And Rehab

Allen, TX

04.2007 - Current

Fulfilled role of Charge Nurse, delegating and assigning care to CMAs and CNAs appropriately.
Advocated for needs of clients and their families
Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Cared for patients' wounds care and dressings change.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plan and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments and maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Involved with patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services in nurse's notes.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.