Heather Engel

River Crossing Of Joliet

11.2002 - 08.2022

Implementing medication, monitored IV administration, Gastrostomy nutrition, Tracheostomy care, catheter insertion, wound vac application and oxygen therapy.
Performed various nursing interventions such as, wound care, obtaining vital signs, monitoring input/output, specimen collection for diagnostic and routine testing.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, verify understanding of loved ones and caregivers.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician

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