Evaellen Neasey

Telemetry and Med Surg Nursing experience.

• Monitor patients' conditions, report progress, respond to emergencies, and assist physicians in treatment.
• Provides education to patients and families on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring comprehension and compliance with instructions.
• Conducts new grad training.
• Managed employee records.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult transitions.
• Delivered high-quality direct patient care to diverse populations in the critical care setting including trauma, cardiovascular, neurologic, pulmonary, and surgical cases.
• Managed complex ventilation settings and titrated vasoactive medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
• Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care delivery and treatment planning.
• Demonstrated sound clinical judgment when making decisions about patient interventions under rapidly changing circumstances.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families through effective communication strategies during times of stress or uncertainty.
• Provided education to patients and families on critical care conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies to empower them in their healthcare journey.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
• Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
• Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
• Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
• Coordinated with case managers and social workers to address barriers to wound healing, such as lack of access to appropriate care or supplies.
• Regularly evaluated patients'' progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, resulting in improved healing rates.

• Responsible for performing initial client intake, direct patient care, quarterly nurses visits, and training & supervision of nurse aides.
• Acts as patient advocate and documents clients’ needs to include decline in health, changes in medications, nurses’ visits, etc.
• Communicates with client caseworker and the primary care physician (PCP) about changes to the clients’ plan of care.

• Managed employee records.
• New employee testing.
• Annual employee screening.
• Vaccinations.
• Administers medication, performs glucose checks, starts IVs and draws labs.
• Flu and Covid-19 clinics.

• Licensed practical nurses (LPN) working in the capacity of a med-surge nurse.
• Administers medication, performs glucose checks, starts IVs and draws labs.
• Takes independent nursing assignments.
• Works at multiple campuses as a LPN extender.

• Records patient care delivered as planned and any variation, with appropriate rationale.
• Collects patient data and completes required forms with appropriate responses according to clinic standards; identifies patient's overt problems/needs and sets priorities.
• Assures care provided conforms to accepted practice standards; provides correct treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to patient care standards; demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served; explains nursing procedures in appropriate forms; provides discharge teaching; identifies emergency situations and takes appropriate action; understands and demonstrates respect for patient rights and identifies mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care.
• Follows patient care plan developed by the clinic physicians, etc.
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
• Assists physicians in preparing for examinations and minor procedures.
• Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the physician(s).

• Prepares patients for exam and treatment to include: taking a history, vital signs, all measurements (weight, height, head circumference, girth, etc.), and hearing and vision screens.
• Collects and documents pertinent patient medical information as outlined by organizational guidelines consistent with nationally recognized quality standards. (UDS, HEDIS, Meaningful Use, & PCMH).
• Coordinates patient care utilizing available resources to include Best Chance Network, Patient Assistance Program, Smoking Cessation, HIV opt-out testing, etc.
• Carries out provider orders that are within the scope of practice as outlined by the SC State Board of Nursing utilizing proper protocol established by the organization, & healthcare regulatory agencies.
• Follows organization policies & procedures regarding proper collection, handling and electronic submission of patient specimens.
• Follows appropriate protocol for performance of CUA waived testing.
• Performs telephone and walk-in triage according to approved protocols with the guidance of a registered nurse and/or medical provider.
• Contacts outside medical providers and other agencies for referral appointments as needed.
• Assists providers with medical procedures and examinations as needed.
• Assists medical providers with prescription management as appropriate based on organization protocol.
• Provides patient education and distribution of preventative health material.
• Reads, records, analyzes, and distributes lab results, hospital reports, and data relating to patient care.
• Assists with monitoring and ordering medical equipment, immunizations, in-house and sample medications.
• Complies with regulations set forth by DHEC and all other regulatory agencies to ensure compliance of funded vaccine programs for children and adults.
• Abides by pharmacy policies & procedures in compliance with the SC Board of Pharmacy regarding medication storage, destruction of expired medications, maintenance of sample and in-house medications, oxygen storage, etc.

• Responsibilities were: developing and implementing treatment plans as per instruction of the physician; Assessing patients’ progress, symptoms and vital signs on each visit; transcribing and prescribing orders given by the physician; taking all vital signs (i.e. blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, etc.), documents patients’ chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record; educating patients; assuring accurate handling of bodily fluids; coordinating with clinical staff in monitoring medical supply levels; assisting with the responsibilities of checking patients into the system, completion of records and other clerical duties as needed; initiating and completing pre-authorization for medications and medical procedures; providing patient counseling activities; assisting physician with procedures such as trigger point injections; lumbar and cervical epidermis, etc.; performed broke scans, cold laser treatments, EKGs, etc.; and acting as patient advocate and supervises Registered Medical Assistants (RMA).

• Providing in-home personal care services for patients/clients with cancer, dementia, etc.: 1) administering medication; and 2) providing in-home education, transportation to and from medical appointments, close medical observation for safety, light in-home housekeeping, shopping with or for patients/clients, wound care and services as medically needed/directed.

• Providing in-home care for elderly patients and disabled persons, assisting with some in-home daily chores and activities a couple hours a day, administering medications to clients, and obtaining and recording charts on patients’/clients’ vital signs. Also, in office auditing of charts, marketing of the services offered, performing patient billing, obtaining prior authorization of meds for patients/clients, scheduling patient/client medical appointments and etc.

• Work for CHESCO administering medication and other medical treatment, in a group/residential home to clients with disabilities and special needs, documenting patients’ behaviors, wound care, patient advocate, patient counselor, checking record and medical orders.

• Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson’s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Paget’s disease. Trained new staff on quality control procedures. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Assessed patients and documented their medical histories. Administered medications for HIV-positive patients. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Provided patient education. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Evaluated patients suffering from asthma, appendicitis and hernias. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. Followed infection control procedures. Took and recorded patients’ temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Assisted patients with daily functions. Monitored fluid intake and output levels. Ensured safety and well-being of patients. Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene grooming. Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients. Collaborated with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients. Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring. Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.

• Transported patients to and from different departments. Ensured safety and well-being of patients. Took and recorded patients’ temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs. Lead therapeutic groups for mental ill patients. Closely monitor patients on suicide watch. To thoroughly search patients to ensure patient does not have any items to harm self. To take inventory of patient’s personal belongs. Assure the adolescent patient’s attended school. Report any harmful behavior to proper authorities. Changed sterile dressings. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment. Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment. Provided a comforting and soothing environment. Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence. Provided patient education.