Charleen Long

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes in electronic health records.
• Assisted with patient hygiene and mobility to enhance comfort and safety.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
• Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and resources.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Worked side by side with APRN to deliver safe and effective Cardiac Care to the patients. Completed accurate vital signs/EKG's for provider review. Called patients with Labs, results under the direction of the APRN. Delivered updates in patient status to APRN and recorded changes in medical records. Assisted in the pre surgical work up of patients, and provided close monitoring of post op patients. Coordinated with other healthcare entities to collect necessary health information for patients care. Coordinated with many pharmacies to insure accurate medication dispensing.

Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes in condition and reporting findings to healthcare team.
• Educated patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and treatment plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for veterans.
• Streamlined patient intake processes, improving overall workflow within the nursing unit.
• Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.

• Responded promptly to patient needs, demonstrating strong emotional support skills.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• 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.