COURTNEY JAMES

• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

• Facilitated smooth transitions between acute care settings and home environments, coordinating necessary resources for continued progress in recovery.
• Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
• Implemented fall prevention strategies within the facility resulting in decreased falls among high-risk patients.
• Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting interventions as needed to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
• Contributed to a safer healthcare environment by adhering to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.

• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities

• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Management of TPN, PN, and Critical Drips
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Tracheotomy care
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Covid-19 vaccination Nurse

• Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
• Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
• Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Worked flexible hours; night and weekend shifts.

• Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
• Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.

• Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
• Assisted individuals with a disability or chronic illness with attaining and maintaining maximum function.
• Skills include: trachea care, administering medications, G tube management, vitals, SBAR communication with physician, wound care.
• Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.

• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Conducted regular follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and make adjustments to care plans as needed.
• Optimized patient comfort by addressing individual physical, emotional, spiritual needs during end-of-life care.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
• Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.