Gary S Elder

Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgement to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions, and high-level continuous nursing vigilance.

Utilizes information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions.

Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc.

Administration of sedation medications to patients to tolerate unpleasant procedures by relieving anxiety, discomfort, and/or pain.

• Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, continuous renal replacement therapy, and targeted temperature management.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

• Processed referral requests from patients, doctors and other health care professionals.
• Reviewed referrals and medical records to verify eligibility and compliance with admissions criteria.
• Managed admissions processes for incoming patients, promptly collecting and processing necessary documents.
• Assisted with completion of referral forms and verified data accuracy and completion.
• Facilitated referrals to other healthcare providers and resources to bridge service gaps.

• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Produced and filed reports to inform administration and management of current activities and progress with investigations.
• Handled abuse and neglect claims according to internal risk management policies, keeping liability minimized by leveraging expertise and available tools.
• Devised new systems and specific processes to handle ongoing monitoring needs for potential risks.

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.