Debra Murdock

• Optimized resource utilization through prudent supply management strategies that minimized waste while meeting all patient care needs.
• Managed staffing schedules for optimal coverage, reducing overtime expenses while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
• Enhanced team efficiency by providing mentorship and guidance to junior nurses on clinical procedures and best practices.
• Elevated teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, fostering a collaborative work environment conducive to problem-solving and continuous learning.
• Implemented workflow improvements within the nursing unit that maximized resources while maintaining high levels of patient care standards.
• Expedited patient discharge process by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely completion of required documentation and follow-up appointments.
• Established effective communication channels between nursing unit and ancillary departments, fostering collaboration that enhanced patient care experiences.

• 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.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
• Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

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• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Managed chronic conditions by monitoring patient health and treatment plan progress to make necessary adjustments in care.
• Conducted rounds in hospitals to check on admitted patients and provide care.
• Recorded patient history to accurately track conditions, progress and diagnosis for comprehensive medical records.
• Assisted physicians during medical procedures to treat patients appropriately and safely.
• Promoted preventive healthcare measures by conducting routine screenings for common conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol levels.
• Developed patient education materials on nutrition and exercise, promoting healthier lifestyle choices.
• Enhanced patient understanding and compliance with treatment plans through detailed education and follow-up strategies.

• 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.