Deborah McCrady

• Charting patient care within facility rules and in accordance with Stat regulations.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Communicated with healthcare team members and physician to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies. Informing family members of changing conditions or need for change in medication or care.

Responsible for patients with head/neck trauma, cancer brain and spine, Stroke, preop and post op.. Monitoring vital signs, neuro checks.. Able to coordinate care with hospitalist, surgeons, specialists . Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens discussed treatments, goals, medications with family/caregivers
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.

Able to float to ICU, Ortho neuro. Fast paced teaching hospital.

• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions. Also, pre and post op. Care planning and goal setting.
• Conferred with physicians and other medical staff to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Educated patients and caregivers or family on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.