DIANNE ALLEN- TWINER

• Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
• Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
• Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
• Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
• Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
• Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
• Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
• Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
• Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.

I moved in with my mother to help take care of her because she has dementia. I fractured my lower right leg in November 2018, and had surgery to repair the fracture. A rod was placed in the tibia bone. I recuperated from surgery for the next twelve to fourteen weeks. Afterward, I did physical therapy for 6 to 8 weeks. I took time to adjust to my surgery.

• Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
• Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
• Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
• Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
• Implemented infection control measures throughout the office environment to maintain a safe atmosphere for both staff members and patients alike.
• Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
• Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
• Performed immunization administration under medical orders.

• Demonstrated proficiency in patient care through CPR certification.
• Served as Charge Nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
• Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
• Carried out complete head-to-toe patient assessments.
• Tracked and logged patient vitals for comprehensive assessment.
• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
• Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times
• Monitored and documented PEG tube placement accuracy.
• Completed PEG tube feedings as ordered by physician.
• Conducted blood sugar assessments as prescribed by physician.
• Administered insulin according to medical instructions.
• Provided vaccinations in compliance with medical guidelines.

• Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
• Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical record.
• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
• Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
• Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
• Demonstrated proficiency in patient care through CPR certification.
• Monitored and documented PEG tube placement accuracy.
• Performed specified PEG tube feeding procedures as prescribed.
• Performed blood glucose evaluations as directed by healthcare provider.
• Administered insulin according to medical instructions.
• Provided Immunizations/Vaccinations in compliance with medical guidelines.

Served as charged nurse responsible for care of patients with severe illnesses.

Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity, and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.

Performed evaluation of patient vitals and documented observations in medical records.

Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.

Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.

Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.

Demonstrated proficiency in patient care through CPR certification.

• Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
• Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.

• Provided comprehensive care to a patient with severe Cerebral Palsy.
• Supported clients in maintaining personal hygiene routines including bathing and dressing.
• Administered medication as prescribed by physician.
• Conducted regular stretching sessions for patient throughout the day.

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Mixed serum based on physician's orders from allergy tests.

• Carried out complete head to toe assessments.
• Tracked and logged patient vitals for comprehensive assessment.
• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
• Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
• Maintained detailed documentation of PEG placement accuracy for each shift.
• Executed PEG tube flushing and nutritional administration as according to physicians' instructions.
• Conducted blood sugar assessments as prescribed by physician.
• Administered insulin according to physician's sliding scale orders
• Provided vaccinations in compliance with medical guidelines.