Barbara Engle

• Administered medication and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
• Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions to ensure timely interventions and optimal care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
• Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans and preventive measures.

• Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
• Monitored and documented vital signs and patient conditions, identifying changes to escalate care as needed.
• Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans and wellness strategies.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their clinical skills and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times and improving overall care efficiency in the facility.
• Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to improved health outcomes within the nursing home population.
• Conducted regular training sessions on emergency response procedures, ensuring preparedness among nursing staff for critical situations.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.

Took care Ventilator patients. S/P surgical wound infections. monitored S/P open heart recovery patients. LVAD patients, Trach Patients with infections. etc

• Coordinated patient care activities to enhance service delivery and satisfaction.
• Developed training materials for new staff, improving onboarding processes and knowledge retention.
• Implemented scheduling systems for staff and patient appointments, optimizing workflow efficiency.
• Drawing blood and administering blood from ports or starting IV'S. Inserting PICC. Inserting N/G tubes, Suctioning vented patients, assisted with insertion of chest tubes and maintaining patent tube, Assisted and monitored cooling blankets, Implemented care plan and MDS
• Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Interviewed and hired staff.

Assisted to place art lines

Assisted to place Swan'Ganz Catheters and monitored and took readings

Removed femoral sheaths and held pressure S/P heart cath patients

Monitored Telemetry

Took EKG'S

Etc

Recovered after hours surgery patients