Charlotte Washington

• Administered medications and treatments per established protocols.
• Conducted physical assessments, recording vital signs and health history notes to support accurate patient evaluations.
• Recorded vital signs, symptoms, and treatment information in patient charts.
• Alerted registered nurse or physician to significant condition changes to ensure timely intervention.
• Delivered patient care according to physician orders and nursing standards.
• Assisted with wound care, dressing changes, and routine clinical tasks.
• Supported patient transfers, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Facilitated communication among patients, family members, and healthcare team regarding care plans and concerns to enhance patient understanding and cooperation.
• Worked with doctors and registered nurses to develop patient care plans.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to support recovery, reduce pain, and improve patient outcomes.
• Provided bedside nursing support for Medical Staffing Network and Nurses PRN assignments.

Delegated tasks to caregivers, prepared medications, and assisted with activities of daily living to ensure comprehensive patient care. Monitored vital signs and blood glucose levels, reported abnormal findings promptly, and adhered to protocols to enhance patient safety. Conducted disease teaching, repeated assessments, and home safety checks to enhance caregiver and patient understanding.

• Delivered bedside care for staffing assignments across Medical Staffing Network and Nurses PRN facilities.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses per facility protocols.
• Collected vital signs and reported changes to supervising nurses promptly.

• Coordinated LPN and CNA assignments to ensure optimal patient care within Veterans Administration hospital unit.
• Administered medications and monitored veteran patient responses.
• Assessed patient health status and tracked changes in condition.
• Observed and reported changes in patient condition and signs or symptoms of abnormal health status.
• Facilitated communication of patient care needs with physicians and family members to enhance treatment planning.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations.
• Monitored and identified potential risks affecting patient outcomes, contributing to improved safety measures.

Coordinated nursing station workflow and assigned CNAs to optimize patient care. Participated in physician rounds to evaluate patients, track vital signs, and support procedures. Carried out Foley insertion, straight catheterization, tube feeding, wound care, tracheostomy care, IV antibiotic administration, medication administration, family issue follow-up, and emergency notification.

• Documented changes in patient conditions during daily rounds to ensure timely interventions.
• Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
• Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.