Donna Saunders

• Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.

providing care as instructed by nursing supervisor for patient to be able to stay in home environment. Patient care and administering medication.

• Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
• Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
• Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
• Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
• Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.

• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
• Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
• Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
• Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
• Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
• Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.