Jaclyn Foster

Completes and updates patient plan of care based on individuals needs and progress/decline

Coordinates with medical team members to implement tools and resources to achieve best patient outcome

Oversees day to day care of patient ensuring plan of care is followed

Addresses patient and families needs and concerns in a timely manner

Provides wound care based on needs and orders

Monitors vital signs ensuring within normal range

Ensures patient compliance with medication regimen

• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation, and competency development to further my nursing education
• Assessed risks and responded to issues to promote a safe and productive workplace
• Kept track of patient information from interviews about symptoms, medications, and previous treatment
• Treated patients for a variety of disorders, diseases, and injuries using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities
• Oversaw patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission while providing high-quality care to a diverse population
• Worked with patients who had suffered strokes, head injuries, comas, and intracranial hematomas
• Made adjustments to care plans based on recorded responses to medications and treatments to ensure care efficiency
• All aspects of the nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care, were accurately documented
• Gave patients, families, and caregivers information on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle choices
• Peripheral IV insertion and maintenance
• Sterile technique used for indwelling catheter insertion and maintenance.

• Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff, and other hospital department staff to provide a high level of customer service and teamwork
• Assisted doctors in completing invasive and non-invasive procedures
• Provided direct personal care, and ambulation to patients
• Reduced the risk of infection for patients and healthcare team members with thorough cleaning and sanitizing of rooms, equipment, and devices
• Direct involvement in active trauma cases including spine stabilization, peripheral IV placement and CPR
• Performed ordered EKG's in a timely and effective manner.