Eizabeth Forrest

*Provided direct patient care with multiple medical issues. *Triage patients and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs.*Perform a comprehensive age specific assessment.*Closely monitor patients to identify signs of arrhythmias and other life threatening complications.*Administer multiple types of medications utilizing the "five rights".*Evaluate patients overall condition and response to treatment through personal observation and assessment in addition to analysis of data.*Collaborate with physicians and other health care team members to discuss patients conditions and medical needs.*Able to be flexible with my assignments to suit the needs for the department.*Safely transfer patients to appropriate areas.*Provide the discharged patients with clear aftercare instructions, allowing for any questions if necessary.

• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• 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.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.