Garnet Renee' Langford

• Provided direct and indirect patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit. Float to CCU, CVICU, and SICU.
• Float to other areas of the hospital. Fill in at the Free Standing ER.
• Assessed, monitored, and documented changes in patients' conditions.

Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.

• Ensured that all nursing interventions were completed according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Performed assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, physical exams, laboratory values.
• Educated families on proper care techniques and post-discharge instructions.
• Managed ventilator settings and monitored ventilator alarms per protocol.
• Coordinated communication between healthcare team members regarding patient status updates.
• Responded quickly to emergent situations involving unstable patients requiring rapid intervention.
• Adhered to infection control measures such as hand hygiene compliance monitoring.
• Assisted physicians with invasive procedures when necessary.
• Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
• Administered medications, monitored dosages, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
• Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences on a Universal Cardiac Floor.
• Administered medications including cardiac drips, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
• Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
• Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
• Partnered with interdisciplinary team to assess patient goals and establish treatment plans.
• Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.

• Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions while delivering safe, effective and quality-focused care to patients with neurosurgical, neurological injuries, and cardio-thoracic surgeries on a Neurosurgical Step- Down Unit.
• Assessed patients for risk factors, managing pain, and agitation.
• Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, and repositioning patients.
• Monitored patient safety utilizing validated assessment tools such as continuous infusions, patency of intravenous lines, chest tubes, and drains.
• Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral, cardiac, or pulmonary hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
• Coordinated nursing care with collaborative approach involving patients' goals, family support and medical targets.
• Assessed patients to develop plan of care individualized for patient.
• Maintained effective infection control and sterilization standards to protect patients and staff.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Educated patient's and families on medications and disease processes.
• Conducted neurological and physical evaluations to collect data on patients' symptoms and progress with treatments.

• Provided skilled direct nursing care to Step-Down Unit and Covid Patients.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders and diseases.
• Maintained calm presence even at times of high stress, employing active listening, and dynamic communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
• Provided individual care to each patient, reassessing care plans daily to optimize strategies.
• Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge,

• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services to Step-Down Unit Patients.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
• Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
• Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
• Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
• Patient advocate striving to continually improve patient outcomes while providing the best quality of care possible.
• Implement strict safety measures to include the five rights of medication administration and isolation precautions.

• In my home health career I started as a case manager and ended my home health career as a DON-Alternate Administrator. My experience included management of all staff and day to day operations. i assisted in the revision and implementation of policy and procedures. Certified ICD-9 Coder. Audited charts. Quality Assurance. Provided direct patient care. I experienced several state surveys with no deficiencies as the outcome.

Please refer to experience listed above for Wadley Regional Medical Center.