CAROLYN RAQUIDAN

• Led nursing staff in implementing best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
• Led nursing staff in implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient care quality.
• Developed training programs to enhance skills and knowledge of nursing personnel.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
• Analyzed patient data to identify trends, inform care strategies, and improve service delivery.
• Spearheaded initiatives to improve patient satisfaction through enhanced communication strategies.
• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
• Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
• Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.
• Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
• Coordinated with physicians on complex cases, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within the facility.
• Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly over time.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
• Played a key role in attaining high patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
• Developed comprehensive care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Ensured adherence to safety guidelines for both patients and staff members during all aspects of clinical operations.
• Monitored compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
• Developed infection control protocols to enhance patient safety and minimize healthcare-associated infections.
• Conducted comprehensive audits of infection prevention practices across various departments.
• Led initiatives to improve hand hygiene compliance among healthcare personnel through education and monitoring.
• Enhanced infection control policies based on regulatory updates and best practice standards, improving overall care quality.
• Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
• Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address infection prevention concerns.
• Educated patients and families about infectious disease prevention strategies, fostering increased understanding and engagement in self-care activities.

Charge nurse then Staff developer

• Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care standards and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
• Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and quality standards.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
• Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
• Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance nursing competencies and patient care quality.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to identify educational needs and design targeted learning interventions.
• Facilitated workshops and seminars on best practices in nursing, improving staff engagement and knowledge retention.
• Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing errors through enhanced staff education and procedural adherence.
• Assessed employees'' skill levels and developed targeted education plans for continuous professional growth.
• Enhanced staff performance by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.

• Administered medications and treatments following established protocols, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes in condition and implementing timely interventions.
• Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
• Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Cultivated strong working relationships with physicians by maintaining open communication, providing timely updates on patients'' status, and actively participating in care coordination efforts.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through efficient handoff reports that highlighted critical information for incoming nurses.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff by encouraging the sharing of best practices, learning from one another''s experiences, and supporting each other in challenging situations.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.