COURTNEY DOWNING

• Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
• Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
• Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
• Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Provided patient and family education regarding the surgical procedure, post-operative care and potential risks and complications.
• Assisted patients in completing necessary paperwork related to FMLA applications or appeals processes.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and review treatment options.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop a plan of care for each patient undergoing chemotherapy treatments and initiated chemotherapy pre-certs.

Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.

Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans. Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.

Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results. Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.

• Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
• Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system according to hospital policies and standards of practice.
• Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, lab values and other assessments as needed.
• Evaluated patient response to interventions through ongoing assessment of condition.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices in order to reduce risk of transmission within the organization.
• Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
• Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.

Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.

Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.

Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.

Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.

Administered surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes to facilitate patient care.

Implemented providers' orders to initiate IVs and access ports and deliver medications.

Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.

Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.

Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.

Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.

Administered injectable medication such as Vivitrol, Consta, and Haldol. OARRS and AIMS completion.

Organizing med planners, Observed and Assessed changes and trends in physical or mental condition.

Interviewed adults and pediatrics to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

Completed Prior Auths

Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented

Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.

Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.

Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.

Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.

Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.

Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.

Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Provided skilled direct nursing care to 20 patients in rehab department.

Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.

Verified completion of medication consent form, establishing dose, schedule and side effects.

Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery,

minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.

Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.

• Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
• Conducted regular rounds to ensure that residents are receiving appropriate care.
• Worked collaboratively with other departments such as dietary, housekeeping, recreation therapy to meet the needs of each resident.
• Evaluated effectiveness of treatments based upon resident outcomes.
• Performed physical assessments of new admissions and readmitted patients.
• Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.