Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures depending on their type of surgery
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.