Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Oncology Floor
University Of Virginia MedicalCenter
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
