GINA WEGER

• Conducted and documented thorough assessment of each patient's medical status upon admission and throughout patient's course of treatment.
• Organized documentation consent forms, office forms, progress notes and doctor ordered discharge notes.
• Observed patient vital sign to detect delayed recovery or adverse events.
• Assessed patient to obtain accurate, complete medical history and medication reconciliation.
• Educated patient and caregiver on details of procedures and discharge instructions.
• Utilized computerized documentation system to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
• Placed intravenous catheter for access to receive sedative medications.
• Administered conscious sedation and monitored patient during endoscopies and other minor procedures.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.

• Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
• Rendered telephone advice according to established guidelines and protocols.
• Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
• Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
• Analyzed discussed symptoms with established protocols to determine patient acuity.

• Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals
• Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals
• Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
• Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs, factoring in medical advice, insurance and procedure costs
• Lowered costs while improving care quality by coordinating services and collaborating with dedicated healthcare team
• Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources
• Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families
• Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans
• Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance
• Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations
• Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
• Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
• Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. Provided necessary health education training for patients. Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment. Simultaneously served as lead health care provider and office manager of acute alcohol and drug rehab facility. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines. Supervised employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
• Administered IV therapy, Blood transfusions, and Chemotherapy and monitor pt for adverse reactions and implement therapies as needed.Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
• Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
• Participated on Shared Leadership Committee.
• Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
• Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
• Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
• Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.