Eileen Davis
East Greenwich,RI
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient outcomes and minimizing infection risks, my tenure at Brentwood Nursing Home showcases a blend of compassionate direct skilled patient care and rigorous infection control. Leveraging skills in medication administration and effective communication, I've led initiatives that significantly improved healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 40 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Rehabilitation Unit
Brentwood Nursing Home
07.1979 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Mentored new rehabilitation nurses, sharing expertise in evidence-based practices leading to successful integration within the team.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Infection Control Nurse
Brentwood Nursing Home
07.1979 - Current
- Implemented isolation precautions for high-risk patients, minimizing exposure risks to others within the healthcare environment.
- Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
- Optimized environmental cleaning procedures, resulting in decreased transmission of pathogens within the facility.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
- Organized and led regular training sessions for staff members on infection prevention topics, ensuring continuous professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined reporting processes to maintain accurate records of infection control data for regulatory agencies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Education
LPN - Nursing
CCRI
Warwick, RI05.1979
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
Certification
CPR CERTIFIED
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Rehabilitation Unit
Brentwood Nursing Home
07.1979 - Current
Infection Control Nurse
Brentwood Nursing Home
07.1979 - Current
LPN - Nursing
CCRI
CPR CERTIFIED
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