Constance Parks

Nurse Clinician III in Correctional setting

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Improved patient safety by conducting regular risk assessments and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
• Led initiatives focused on improving workplace culture by fostering teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect among nursing staff members.
• Delivered high-quality patient education on various topics related to disease management, self-care techniques, and preventative measures.
• Promoted infection control within the clinical setting through strict adherence to established protocols as well as ongoing staff education efforts.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Served as a mentor for new nursing staff, promoting professional growth and enhancing overall team effectiveness.

• 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.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Nurse Clinician III in Correctional setting

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Improved patient safety by conducting regular risk assessments and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
• Led initiatives focused on improving workplace culture by fostering teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect among nursing staff members.
• Delivered high-quality patient education on various topics related to disease management, self-care techniques, and preventative measures.
• Championed ongoing professional development opportunities for members of the nursing team, fostering a shared commitment to excellence in clinical practice.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while ensuring timely coordination of services across various departments within the organization.
• Facilitated open communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure a collaborative approach to treatment planning and decisionmaking.
• Served as a mentor for new nursing staff, promoting professional growth and enhancing overall team effectiveness.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of medical advancements.
• Promoted infection control within the clinical setting through strict adherence to established protocols as well as ongoing staff education efforts.
• Reduced medication errors by implementing a standardized medication administration protocol and providing thorough staff training.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Developed individualized care plans for patients, resulting in improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Contributed significantly to the development of facility-wide policies and procedures aimed at standardizing nursing practices for optimal patient outcomes.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
• Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
• Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.