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Gina Edwards

LPN
Pearson,GA

Summary

Accomplished Drug Rehabilitation Nurse from The Phoenix Dual Drug Rehabilitation, adept in chronic disease management and patient advocacy, significantly enhancing patient recoveries. Leveraged strong clinical judgment and intravenous therapy skills to lead teams towards successful outcomes, demonstrating a profound impact on patient care consistency and security compliance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Drug Rehabilitation Nurse

The Phoenix Dual Drug Rehabilitation
Thomasville , GA
05.2023 - 05.2023
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

LPN

Lifecare Centers Of America
Fitzgerald , GA
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Education

Practical Nursing Dioloma - Practical Nursing

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Fitzgerald
04.2023 - 04.1986

Skills

Intravenous therapy

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Timeline

Drug Rehabilitation Nurse

The Phoenix Dual Drug Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 05.2023

Practical Nursing Dioloma - Practical Nursing

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
04.2023 - 04.1986

LPN

Lifecare Centers Of America
01.2019 - 04.2023

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