Eldina Smelser

Kaiser Permanente

Clackamas , OREGON

2022.03 - Current

Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Demonstrated expertise in aseptic technique when setting up sterile field prior to administering IV medications.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform STAT laboratory tests.
Performed venipuncture procedures for access to veins for IV therapy.
Managed multiple infusion pumps simultaneously while providing care to multiple patients.

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