Jamie Herrick

Management of high risk, chronic disease patients by providing phone calls and in person provider/patient visits.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.

• Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
• Facilitated smooth patient transfers between units by collaborating with other healthcare professionals, ensuring continuity of care throughout the hospital stay.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Provided emotional support to patients'' families while maintaining open lines of communication regarding treatment plans and progress updates.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Mentored new ICU nurses, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance their professional growth and development.

• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
• Reduced recovery times for surgical patients through diligent monitoring and timely intervention when needed.
• Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
• Mentored new nursing staff on best practices in surgical nursing, fostering a positive learning environment for professional growth.
• Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
• Educated patients on proper post-operative care routines, reducing the likelihood of complications or readmissions.
• Maintained accurate documentation of surgical procedures, promoting clear communication among healthcare providers regarding patient progress.