Duties and responsibilities: Acts as Charge. Plan and deliver technically competent evidence-based care to patients. Correctly performs procedures safely and effectively. Used equipment required for patient care. Respond to subtle abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients' condition. Make assignments and directs activities of other unit staff, (RNs, LPNs, students, PSAs, other team members). Formulates the plan of care based on nursing assessments based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice. Complete initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiate follow-up as needed. Updates plan of care with assistance as needed. Assesses patient's learning needs, learning preference, and readiness to learn. Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instruct patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning. Document the nursing process. Revise care plans according to evaluations of patient responses. Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Bar-Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy. Organize and complete assignments in a safe and timely manner, assists team members as necessary. Demonstrates grade-appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills. Assume responsibility and accountability for individual nursing judgment and actions. Acts as a patient advocate.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sonobello
05.2012 - 07.2019
Duties and responsibilities: Assisted Physicians with pre-operative, post-operative, and surgical procedures. IV preparations. Executed infectious control, risk management and environmental safety procedures. Facilitated preoperative and post-operative patient visits, to include wound care, dressings, proper healing counseling. Completed emergency operation plans. Administered medications according to plan of care. Assisted with opening and closing practice duties.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Park Place Behavior Accurate Clinical Trials
12.2010 - 06.2013
Duties and responsibilities: Performed evaluations, psychiatric status documentation and admissions. Completed clinical trial plan of care to include documenting safety measures necessary for the patient. Observed and reported medical symptoms to appropriate personnel. Administered medications according to plan of care. Maintained accurate clinical notes on interdisciplinary charts. Reported significant findings or changes in patient behavior and condition. Assumed nurse on duty responsibilities. Managed CNA and security staff.
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