Gwendolyn Laforce

• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Assisted in the management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.

*Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded them in electronic medical records.

*Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.

*Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen supplies to effectively manage patient care.

*Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to the attention of physicians.

*Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.

*Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.

*Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.

*Administered medications and injections to patients.

*Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to the assigned physician.

• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant
• Provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
• Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

• Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
• Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
• Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.