Susan Garding

• Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury
• Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans
• Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations
• Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles

• Work between various facilities to offer assistance when in need of additional staff

• Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury
• Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations
• Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care
• Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards
• Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs

• Consistent care of residents
• Medication and treatment administration for up to 25 residents per unit
• Communication between floor staff and management
• Daily Medicare charting per guidelines and any other required documentation pertinent to shift
• Utilize critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Provide effective communication, empathy, and timely response to resident's needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes
• Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections per Provider orders, and monitored responses
• Assume Charge Nurse position when assigned

• Communication between families, Providers, and staff
• Initial and ongoing assessments for Medicare, various insurance plans completed, often before due date
• Use of critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Leadership through staff supervision and education
• Wound and skin assessments including follow up and reviewing documentation
• Admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Collaborating with Providers for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes
• Increasing revenue yearly through providing appropriate services with supporting documentation to residents through communication with county and private funding sources
• Developing strong relationships with resident's families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans
• Assessing patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs
• Streamlining documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards

• Worked between various facilities to offer assistance when in need of additional staff

• Assessment of urgent care patients' charts, prescribed medications, and test results in collaboration with Provider
• Performing physical examinations, as well as and tracking heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements
• Facilitating outpatient treatment interventions
• Reporting deteriorating conditions to primary healthcare providers
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
• Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records
• Explaining treatments, procedures, and after-care instructions, as well as answering patients' questions
• Administering medications via oral, intramuscular, or intravenous as needed
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently

• Demonstrated ability to utilize assessment skills in identifying patients with emergent, urgent, or non-urgent medical concerns
• Communication with Providers as needed
• Reviewed and filling of refill requests
• Navigated complex calls to guide initial assessment of patient
• Incorporated age-specific care from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Assisted with report transfer of patient when needed to next level of care
• Collaborated with team overall to discuss scenarios as needed, Utilizing appropriate resources and tools to document, track, and assist with follow though for patient's care
• Mentored new nursing staff and contributing to supportive work environment
• Coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies

• Prepare and admit patients for radiology procedures
• Consistent care of patients
• Communication between Provider, patient, and unit team
• Post-procedure assessments including monitoring vitals and incision sites
• Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care
• Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by healthcare provider
• Use of critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans
• Administering intravenous and subcutaneous medications as needed
• Assisting team members with urgent and non-urgent situations
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
• Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.

• Interviewing patients to gather information about their medical history and current symptoms
• Ordering throat cultures and other samples per protocols as needed to expedite care
• Assigning triage priority based on findings of interview
• Communicating with physicians, nurses and other members of care team about patients' statuses
• Assisting to schedule appointments for testing
• Updating patient health information systems with notes
• Staying up to date on advancements immunizations and treatments available
• Adhering to standards for patient safety and confidentiality

• Consistent care of residents
• Medication treatment administration for up to 25 residents
• Communication between floor staff and management
• Daily Medicare charting per guidelines
• Used critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Worked on COVID unit when short staffed.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize assessment skills in identifying patients with emergent, urgent, or non-urgent medical concerns
• Communication with Providers as needed
• Review and filling of refill requests
• Navigated complex calls to guide initial assessment of patient
• Incorporated age-specific care from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Assisted with report transfer of patient when needed to next level of care
• Collaborated with team overall to discuss scenarios as needed, Utilizing appropriate resources and tools to document, track, and assist with follow though for patient's care
• Mentored new nursing staff and contributing to supportive work environment
• Coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
• Enhanced patient care through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans
• Coordinated with physicians and case managers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options

• Consistent care of residents
• Medication and treatment administration for up to 25 residents
• Communication between floor staff and management
• Daily Medicare charting per guidelines
• Used critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions.

• Medication and treatment administration per orders
• Maintained supply levels at par in home
• Communication between home base and office
• Client assessments and documentation for reimbursement completed in timely manner
• Use of critical thinking skills in identifying clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Maintaining ventilator settings and use per Provider orders.

• Consistent care of residents
• Medication and treatment administration for up to 25 residents
• Communication between floor staff and management
• Daily Medicare charting per guidelines
• Used critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Worked various shifts to help with coverage for patient care

Consistent care of residents

• Medication and treatment administration for up to 34 residents
• Communication between floor staff and management
• Assessments for Medicare, various insurance plans completed in timely manner-often before due date
• Used critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Mentored nursing staff, contributing to supportive work environment and improved retention rates

• Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care
• Devised customized interventions addressing physical, emotional, social, spiritual aspects of each patient''s well-being while adhering to professional ethics guidelines
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options

• Medication and treatment administration per orders
• Maintained supply levels at par in home
• Consistent care of clients
• Communication between home base and office
• Client assessments and documentation for reimbursement completed in timely manner
• Use of critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions.

• Assisted with hiring, training, teaching, and monitoring of floor staff
• Managed clinical operations and developing care plans
• Prepared daily schedule and planning shifts
• Ensured nursing staff followed departmental procedures and policies
• Oversight of Infection Control Prevention program
• Implement processes to increase revenue by 50%
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options

• Assessments for Medicare, various insurance plans completed in timely manner-often before due date
• Used critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Ensured that patients have access to appropriate health services, while also setting appointments for them, creating appropriate treatment plans, and communicating with Providers to obtain equipment and medication orders as needed
• Finding areas to save money for clients on supplies needed.

• Assessments for Medicare, various insurance plans completed in timely manner-often before due date
• Used critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Ensured that patients have access to appropriate health services, while also setting appointments for them, creating appropriate treatment plans, and communicating with families
• Oversight of facility nursing staff and programs.

• Medication and treatment administration per orders
• Maintained supply levels at par in home
• Consistent care of clients
• Worked autonomously in clients homes
• Communication between home base and office
• Client assessments and documentation for reimbursement completed in timely manner
• Use of critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Proactively identified potential patient safety risks in their home environment, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury

• Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services
• Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes
• Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques
• Promoted adherence to treatment plans by conducting regular follow-up visits and providing ongoing support to patients
• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions
• Mentored nursing staff, facilitating faster learning curve and increased overall team efficiency

• Medication and treatment administration per orders
• Maintained supply levels at par in home
• Communication between home base and office
• Client assessments and documentation for reimbursement completed in timely manner
• Use of critical thinking skills in identifying clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Maintaining ventilator settings and use per Provider orders
• Monitoring trachostomy and g-tube sites for any concerns

• Medset medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
• On call for new admissions, transfers, and discharges to prepare Medset

• Assisted with hiring, training, teaching, and monitoring of floor staff
• Managed clinical operations and developing care plans
• Prepared daily schedule and planning shifts
• Ensured nursing staff followed departmental procedures and policies
• Case management of residents
• Oversight of Infection Control Prevention program.

• Medication and treatment administration per orders
• Maintained supply levels at par in home
• Communication between home base and office
• Client assessments and documentation for reimbursement completed in timely manner
• Use of critical thinking skills in identifying clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Maintaining ventilator settings and use per Provider orders
• Monitoring trach and g-tube sites for any concerns

• Assessments for Medicare, various insurance plans completed in timely manner-often before due date
• Used critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Ensured that patients have access to appropriate health services, while also setting appointments for them, creating appropriate treatment plans, and communicating with therapy, dietary, and floor staff to implement

• Communication between floor staff and management
• Assessments for Medicare, various insurance plans completed for reimbursement
• Used critical thinking skills in diagnosing clinical problems and in defining interventions
• Assisted with scheduling and filling of shifts as needed, Collaborated with providers for resident care coordination
• Managed daily appointment coordination and receiving orders in timely manner

• Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care
• Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs
• Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans