Fiona Howard

• Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on urgency and clinical guidelines.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure timely interventions and optimal patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
• Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
• Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
• Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
• Maintained a calm and professional demeanor during high-stress situations, effectively managing patient expectations and alleviating concerns.
• Scheduled appointments for patients requiring stat imaging per MD orders.
• Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues, drawing labs, EKG's, Vaccinations, assisting Physicians with clinic procedures.

• Led patient care initiatives to enhance quality and safety standards.
• Mentored nursing staff in clinical best practices and patient management techniques.
• Implemented efficient workflow processes to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Administered conscious sedation during procedures under the direct supervision of Anesthesia.
• Closely monitored patient post procedure.

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
• Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
• Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
• Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
• Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Worked throughout the hospital as Registry staff in ICU, GI Lab, PACU, SDS, Pre Admission testing , Neuro, Tele, ED holding along with Mother Baby.