Ginna Spalding

Mercy Health Lourdes

Paducah , KY

1991.06 - 2021.04

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

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