Barbara Anderson

• Advocated for the needs of both patients and nursing staff, leading to improved working conditions and better overall outcomes.
• Educated patients on preventative health measures, promoting positive lifestyle choices and self-management techniques.
• Coordinated patient discharges and transfers to other units, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruptions to care continuity.
• Led a team of nurses in providing high-quality care to patients while maintaining a professional working environment.
• Conducted ongoing assessments of patient needs to ensure accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans addressing each patient''s unique needs and goals.
• Streamlined nursing processes for efficiency, allowing for optimal patient care and time management.
• Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to optimize resource allocation, improving overall performance metrics within the department.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive and educational atmosphere for growth and development.
• Championed continuous learning opportunities for staff members through workshops and training sessions, contributing to heightened levels of competency among colleagues.
• Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless coordination of patient care.
• Served as a valued liaison between medical staff members from various disciplines, improving interdisciplinary communication and collaboration efforts.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives that reduced medication errors and improved patient safety measures.
• Participated in the development of departmental goals and objectives, contributing insights gleaned from frontline experience to inform strategic planning initiatives.
• Managed complex cases with multiple medical issues, effectively prioritizing tasks for efficient resolution of problems encountered during treatment process.
• Provided compassionate care to patients through effective communication and active listening skills, enhancing overall patient satisfaction rates.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

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• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Provided nursing care to individuals living in a nursing home. Followed care planning and standards set by Medicare and Medicaid regarding assessment and documentation.

• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

Provided evidence based care to laboring patients. This involved all aspects of the continum of the birthing process.

Provided surgical care to patients requiring an operative birth and post anesthesia care.

• Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improved overall performance.
• Assisted with onboarding new staff members, providing orientation and support.
• Enhanced team collaboration by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication among staff members.

Provided nursing care to patients on the Orthopedic unit as well as a variety of medical diagnosis regarding hospitalization.