Dorothy Yoos

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Worked on all floors, ER, Telemetry, Med-surg, PCU, SPU, Rehab. I was very dependable and good at my job. Any place they needed me I would go. They wanted to hire me but I loved traveling.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

• Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.

• Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
• Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.