Elin Brydebell

*Provide direct nursing care, including medication administration and wound management.

*Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implement treatment plans.

*Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated physician with concerns.

*Monitor vital signs and telemetry monitors.

*Educate patients on treatment plan for long term and at home recovery.

*Place IV catheters, administer injections and IV therapy.

* Delivered direct nursing care, including medication administration and wound management, to ensure patient safety and recovery.

*Educate patients about their treatment plans for long-term and at home recovery.

*Place IV catheters and monitor, administer IV medications and IV therapy.

*Monitor vital signs and telemetry, notifying physician of changes to any values.

*Demonstrate the ability to work well with the team as well as independently and delegate tasks appropriately.

*Delivered comprehensive patient care across medical/surgical departments, progressive care units, ICU, ER, pediatrics, and pediatric ICU, ensuring continuity of care for patients during transfers.

*Administered medications and monitored vital signs for optimal patient health.

*Informed patients and families on treatment plans and health management to enhance understanding and adherence.

*Assisted in emergency procedures to stabilize patients during critical situations.

*Advocated for patient needs and preferences in multidisciplinary team meetings.

*Offered emotional support and comfort measures to alleviate pain and anxiety during treatment.

*Contract nurse for Progressive Care Unit, until disbanded in 2004. *Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for any reactions and side effects.

*Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.

*Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.

*Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.

*Hired out of school as Graduate Nurse from Florida State University to work on Progressive Care Unit.

*Passed Nursing Boards July 1998 and continued on Progressive Care Unit.

*Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.

*Administered medications and monitored patient vitals during hospital stays.

*Assisted in wound care and infection control procedures in clinical settings.

*Documented patient progress and responses to treatments in medical records.