Gifty WALKER

Streamlined the assessment process, ensuring timely completion of documentation and efficient communication with multidisciplinary teams on four to five patients daily.

• Optimized workflows within the assessment team, streamlining processes for greater efficiency and accuracy in patient evaluations.
• Enhanced care coordination for patients with complex needs through comprehensive assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare teams, clarifying assessment findings and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was provided.
• Advocated for patients'' rights, facilitating access to necessary services and resources within the community.

• Administered and educated patients and families on IV antibiotics, TPN, immunotherapy infusions, lab draws, CVAD dressing changes in the comfort of patient's own homes.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention. Therapy was from one hour to six hours per patient and saw patients 2-3 daily, depending on their treatment hours.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

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• Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
• Provided education and support to about 5-7 patients and families daily, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
• Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
• Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
• Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·

• Conducted thorough patient assessments on 4-6 patients daily to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

• Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
• Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
• Managed caseload of 5-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
• Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
• Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
• Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on the patient's physical and mental disability.
• Performed nursing skills on 8-10 patients daily
• Performed Foley catheter care, G-tube, PEG-tube medication, and fluid administrations.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.