Delorece Davis

- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and self-direction in the management of complications associated with exercise or cardiac emergencies in outpatient Cardiac Rehab.

- Participate in patient education and compliance with CHF management.

- Interpret 12 lead ECG and notify Cardiologist

- Apply knowledge/skills in the operation of exercise equipment, and exercise telemetry system.

- Nursing assessment and evaluation of new patients on arrival to the program.

- Communicate with Physicians regarding patient needs related to medication adjustment and/or patient symptoms.

- Conduct inpatient education on topics related to heart disease.

- Function as a preceptor to new staff.

- Motivate and encourage patients to make better decisions regarding their health and disease management.

- Perform and demonstrate diverse exercise routine to include warm-ups, cool downs, and relaxation

• Apply critical thinking skills and sound nursing judgment in delivery of safe and competent nursing care
• Provide telemetry monitoring of cardiac patients
• Provide care for patients post return from Angioplast-suite following procedures
• Demonstrate accountability and professionalism during provision of care of clients and in interactions with peers and other members of interdisciplinary team
• Employ evidence-based practice while adhering to hospital's policies
• Provide patient centered care while demonstrating respect and compassion for patients and families
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
• Communicate adequately and effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare team, patients, and family members
• Function as unit charge nurse
• Ensure that tasks delegated to Patient Care Technicians are completed effectively and in a timely manner
• Insert and manage peripheral IV and urethral catheters
• Assist team members with patient care
• Provide education to patients and family members on disease prevention and treatment
• Assess patients effectively to determine when higher level of care is needed
• Recommend ideas for improvement to increase patient safety
• Provide emotional support to patients and family members

• Booked new loans on system
• Processed amendments to loans per agreement
• Audited new loan agreements to ensure accuracy
• Supported Customer Service Representatives with questions regarding loans
• Educated team members on new policies via presentations.