Elisa Carter

• Complete 25 daily patient assessments, oversee and participate in care plan meeting. Educate 50 nurses on how to properly do skill documentation. Work with all disciplinary team to achieve effective rehabilitation goals for a 140-resident facility

Case manager to make 30 weekly home visits to ensure that members are receiving the care that they need in the home. Patient teaching on diagnosis, medication management, CM to research local resources based on the needs of the client. Care plan to reflect the needs of the client, with 100% timely documentation

• Field LPN Provided in home care of patient discharge from hospital. Provided Continuous Education to family and caregiver on disease process. Collaboration with RN staff and physicians on the proper care of patient.

• Care for the terminally ill patients document and collaboration of care with RN case manager

• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Supervised 20 other LPNs and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Trained 10 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
• CMI/MDS/Careplan nurse

• Job duties consist of Daily skin assessments of Residents, Planning and consulting with family, DON, Dietitian, Care Plan Coordinator, and MDS and Doctors regarding the care of resident's wounds. Daily skilled documentation of wound healing processing. Continuous education of staff and nurse on the prevention of wounds and recognizing the development of a wound.

• Job consist of caring for a pediatric ventilator child skill documentation monitoring ventilator settings sterile suctioning as needed bolus tube feeding total care obtaining Doctor order educating and instructing the family on the care of the patient Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Provided necessary health education training for patients and the family Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Continuous patient monitoring and reporting to MD

• Data Entry Nurse Entered New and Readmit patient's orders in computer Skilled in AHT and Daylight IQ Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met when order facility monthly supplies Ensure that Risk assessment and Behavior Monitor sheets were completed daily. Floor Nurse Duties (when nurses call in) Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Monitor Monthly and weekly labs Review Physician Orders monthly Round with MD to ensure all necessary paper work was completed and signed Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

• Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Work also with Stat Home Health which is also connected to St. Joseph. Managed caseload of 20 + clients, providing education, medication management and wound care. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Administered medications Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

• Cared for the Pediatrics and Adults Ventilator patients, Comatose Pt maintain feeding tubes and daily feeding Emergency suctioning Medication Administration Daily Skill Documentation Tested glucose and administered injections. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
• Wound Care

• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.