DeAnn Harp

Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse

Frankfort Regional Medical Center

06.2004 - Current

Promoted continuity of care through thorough documentation of assessments, interventions, evaluations, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Championed patient-centered care by actively involving patients and their families in treatment decisions and goal-setting discussions.
Safeguarded patients from harm by diligently adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a safe environment.
Increased efficiency within the float pool by quickly adapting to various units'' policies and procedures while maintaining exceptional care standards.
Delivered exceptional, culturally-appropriate care to patients and families on 10 units.
Streamlined patient flow by assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers of critically ill patients within the hospital setting.
Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
Improved patient outcomes through accurate interpretation of vital signs, lab results, and telemetry data for timely intervention.
Supported family members during stressful situations by providing education on their loved one''s condition and offering emotional support.
Enhanced patient care by effectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions in critical care settings.
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.