David Cox

Work History

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

11.2011 - Current

Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Preventing the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Demonstrate expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

3HC Home Health & Hospice

03.2010 - 11.2011

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.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

07.2006 - 03.2010

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.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Cox Construction

06.1984 - 07.2006

More than 20 years experience in construction. Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Exhibited exceptional problem-solving abilities under pressure by employing critical thinking skills to overcome complex challenges on job sites.
Conducted comprehensive site evaluations before project initiation, identifying potential challenges early.
Implemented innovative construction techniques, enhancing overall project quality.
Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Led team in high-pressure environments to meet strict deadlines, ensuring project completion on time.