Catherine Fentress

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
• Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and hygiene needs were met.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation to meet patient needs and improve team efficiency.
• Oversaw daily operations of nursing unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with health regulations.
• Monitored patient outcomes, utilizing data to identify areas for improvement and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Developed rapport with patients by actively listening to their concerns and addressing any issues that arose during their hospital stay.
• Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among nursing staff through mentoring, coaching, and providing constructive feedback.
• Served as a reliable resource for nursing staff members seeking guidance or clarification on complex clinical issues or policy matters.
• Educated patients and their families about disease management strategies, medication administration techniques, and self-care skills to promote health maintenance at home.
• Ensured optimal patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments to identify potential complications or deviations from expected recovery patterns.
• Enhanced workflow efficiency by developing and maintaining clear communication channels between nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provided compassionate care for patients with various medical conditions, including chronic illnesses, post-surgical recovery, and end-of-life hospice support.
• Maintained high standards of hygiene, infection control, and patient safety by rigorously adhering to facility policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in making critical decisions regarding patient care interventions based on assessment data and established protocols.
• Managed unit resources effectively by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities, and streamlining processes for improved productivity.
• Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to best-practice guidelines and following strict safety protocols.
• Participated in facility-wide efforts to reduce preventable readmissions through careful discharge planning and comprehensive patient education initiatives.
• Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and closely monitoring treatment plans.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
• Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.

* Was in charge of psychotropic program in the building, consents, GDRs, working with psysicians, NP and patients to a susscessful mental health. Writing careplans.

* Was in charge of Restorative. Writing careplans and tasks for long term care patients and making sure Restorative therapy was being completed on the patients by staff.

• Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing safety standards within the facility.
• Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with health regulations and policies.
• Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care approaches as needed for improved recovery results.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
• Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
• Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
• Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Assessed and managed patient wound care protocols to ensure optimal healing outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
• Monitored and documented wound healing progress, adjusting treatment as necessary.
• Trained new nursing staff on wound assessment and management best practices.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance wound care quality and efficiency.
• Conducted regular audits of wound care practices to identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
• Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
• Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
• Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
• Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advancements in wound care research, incorporating new findings into practice for better results.
• Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
• Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic or complex wounds, facilitating resilience during rehabilitation efforts.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate education on wound care management and prevention strategies.
• Conducted regular training sessions on new wound care products and techniques, keeping nursing team abreast of industry advancements.
• Monitored and adjusted wound care treatments based on healing progress and patient feedback, ensuring personalized and effective care.
• Participated in interdisciplinary case conferences, offering expert wound care insights to inform comprehensive patient care plans.
• Conducted comprehensive wound assessments to identify proper intervention strategies, optimizing patient outcomes.
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• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
• Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
• Enhanced workflow efficiency by implementing standardized procedures for medication administration.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
• Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
• Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
• Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
• Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
• Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
• Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
• Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
• Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
• Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
• Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
• Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
• Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
• Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
• Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.

*Was in charge of all covid testing and records of all cases of covid in building and reporting weekly on cases to NHNS.

*In charge of all influenza vaccinations for residents and staff and recording.

*In charge of all TB testing of new admits and new hires. In charge of yearly TB assessments.

*Kept and documented all infections in building.

*Careplanned all infections and attended careplan meetings.

*Managed nursing staff in building and took call.