Austin Higgins

• Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
• Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
• Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
• Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

• Conducted patient assessments to monitor health status and identify needs.
• Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records accurately.
• Implemented infection control protocols to ensure safety in home environments.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
• Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
• Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
• Conducted home visits to monitor patient status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health outcomes.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
• Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
• Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
• Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
• Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
• Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
• Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
• Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.

• Assessed patient needs and provided direct care under supervision.
• Recorded vital signs. Supported patients by monitoring health status and responding to needs. Assisted healthcare providers in medication management.
• Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence.

Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records.

• Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas diligently.