Demetria Price

• Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
• Oversaw MAs,, CNAs,LPNs, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
• Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
• Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
• Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
• Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
• Increased staff retention rates with supportive leadership techniques, mentoring programs, and positive work environment initiatives.
• Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
• Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient unit management processes and coordinating interdisciplinary teams.
• Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
• Improved patient satisfaction with timely and accurate communication between patients, families, and medical professionals.

• 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.

Managed patient admissions with efficiency.

• Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
• Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
• Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
• Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.

• Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
• Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
• Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
• Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
• Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
• Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
• Assisted physicians in performing complex debridement procedures, ensuring optimal patient safety and comfort during the process.