Cheryl Fairweather

Performed Urodynamic testing.

Administered medications for the treatment of bladder and prostate cancer.

Performed Foley catheter and supra-pubic catheter placements and instructed patients in at home catheter care.

Instructed patients in clean intermittent catheterizations.

Reviewed medications with patients to insure they understood proper dosing and reason for the use of these medications

Conferred with family members at patient request to keep them informed of patient's plan of care.

Received phone calls from patients and addressed any questions or concerns that they had.

Order medications under the supervision of physician.

Arrange for Home Health Care.

Performed Urodynamic testing

Administered medications for the treatment of bladder and prostate cancer.

Performed Foley catheter and Supra-pubic catheter insertions. Instructed patients of their catheter care.

Instructed patients in the performance of clean intermittent catheterizations.

Reviewed medications with patients to make sure they understood the proper dosing, and reason for the use of these medications

Conferred with family members at patient request to keep them informed of patients care plan.

Arranged for Home Health Care.

• 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.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• 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.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Expedited admissions, transfers, and discharges by coordinating with other departments and facilities as necessary.
• Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing medical records and coordinating with healthcare professionals.
• Streamlined communication between nurses, doctors, and patients for better treatment outcomes.
• Maintained confidentiality at all times while handling sensitive medical documents, adhering strictly to HIPAA guidelines.
• Served as an essential liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to address concerns promptly and professionally.
• Facilitated timely responses to patient inquiries, promoting a positive hospital experience.
• Promoted a culture of excellence through consistent adherence to quality control measures in all aspects of work performance.
• Improved data accuracy with diligent maintenance of patient charts and reports.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.