Accomplished Registered Nurse from LHC Group, adept in patient care assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly improved patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions. With a focus on compassionate care and clinical excellence, I excel in fostering patient and family support, demonstrating adaptability, and enhancing holistic care approaches.
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Carol Clements
Blue Springs,MS
Summary
Overview
44
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
LHC Group
Registered Nurse
09.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Education
Itawamba Community CollegeFulton, MS
Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
05.1980
University Overview
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Pain assessment
- Patient Education
- Clinical Documentation
- End of life care
- Family Support
- Care Coordination
- Pain Control
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Holistic approach
- Clinical assessment
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Patient Care Plans
- Physician communication
- Hospice Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Home care management
- Advanced care planning
- Emotional Support
- Psychosocial assessment
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Documentation
Certification
BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
LHC Group
09.2017 - Current
Itawamba Community College
Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
BLS Certification
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