GILBERT GWENDOLY, BSN,RN GILBERT

• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
• Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
• Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
• Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes
• Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
• Cared for more than 30 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 30-bed Long Term Care Medical Surgical unit
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork
• Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion
• Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients
• Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options
• Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction
• Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans

Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans, and provided plan of care to patients and families

Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders

• Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
• Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance
• Developed patient care plans, including overall patient health assessments and evaluations
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
• 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
• Provided care to patients in Long Term Care and Mental Health units, including rotations as Registered Nurse Supervisor in Nursing department
• Lowered costs while improving care quality by coordinating services and collaborating with dedicated healthcare team

• As Staff Nurse, utilizes the nursing process when assessing, planning implementing, evaluating and documenting Nursing care provided
• Functions independently as a charge nurse on the Community Living Center CLC (Safe Harbor Neighborhood)
• Organizing and delegating care activities to other RN's and NA's and providing feed back to the Nurse Manager regarding the practice of others in order to improve care
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities in the CLC with the objective of improving resident care outcomes
• Coordinated care for up to 30 patients per shift in busy Long Term Care, Dementia and Mental Health care setting
• Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations
• Applied extensive nursing expertise in management of patient care elements from admission to discharge, delivering emergency interventions when needed

• Supervision and monitoring of multiple LPN and Nurse Aides
• Responsible for direct care of members on one or more nursing units
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of members needs and coordinates long-term planning of care for specific member case load
• Established and enforced clear goals to keep all employees on same level and working collaboratively
• Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance
• Established solid working relationships with peers, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistance through effective communication, Supervision and Practical skills
• Monitored employee performance and safety, conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity