KIMBA THORNTON

• Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Prepared patients for the treatments and ensured all dialysis machines were set according to physician orders.

Assessed patients condition, monitored vitals signs, responses to treatment during and after.

Administer all prescribed dialysis medications.

Educated patients on their conditions and provided support and advise throughout the process.

Followed precautions to reduce the risk of infection transmission to staff and patients.

Communicated effectively with patients, families and other healthcare workers.

Educated on fluid restriction and importance of receiving scheduled dialysis.

Evaluated patients conditions

IV Insertions

Administered medications including IV medications

Assisted with special tests and procedures

Assisted with emergency measures

Maintained a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.

Followed patient safety related policies, procedures and protocols.

• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

• Facilitated smooth transitions from acute to post-acute care settings through diligent coordination of medical services.
• Conducted regular follow-ups with patients following their transition to ensure ongoing success and address any challenges that may arise.
• Supported patients through complex transitions such as those involving long-term care or end-of-life decisions, offering compassionate guidance at every step.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients and addressing potential issues early on.
• Streamlined the discharge process for patients, ensuring timely communication between healthcare providers and facilities.