Jana Settles

• Admitted patients and prepared them for surgery, coordinating with surgical teams to ensure readiness
• Preadmission calls to ensure patients’ information preoperative is correct and give preoperative instructions for day of surgery
• Postoperative calls to assess how patients are doing at home.
• Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
• Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
• Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
• Provided discharge instructions to patients, ensuring understanding of post-care needs and medications. to have a successful recovery.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.

• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
• Assisted patients in recovery from surgery and provided clear dismissal instructions to ensure understanding.
• Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery plans to promote effective healing.
• Administered medication and treatments according to physician orders.
• Documented patient assessments and care plans in electronic health records to maintain accurate medical histories.

• Led nursing team in busy outpatient surgery unit, coordinating patient flow and enhancing care delivery.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
• Delivered compassionate patient care to enhance recovery experience in diverse outpatient surgery setting.

• Assisted doctors with colonoscopy, endoscopy, and bronchoscopy procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Supported delivery of conscious sedation to facilitate patient procedures.
• Evaluated and cleaned scopes.
• Evaluated and cleaned scopes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and discharge procedures.
• Maintained on-call availability to promptly respond to urgent patient needs.
• Traveled to out of town clinics.

• Administered IVIG, IV solumedrol, allergy shots, and skin tests.
• Assisted doctors with procedures and conducted pulmonary function tests and exercise challenges to support patient diagnosis.
• Organized and facilitated methocholine challenges for patients to assess airway hyperreactivity.
• Served as triage nurse in call center, prioritizing patient inquiries and coordinating care based on urgency.
• Accompanied doctors to out-of-town clinics, providing nursing support and ensuring continuity of care for patients.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.

• Delivered comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill and surgical patients, ensuring optimal recovery and patient safety.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Provided direct patient care in diverse medical settings.

Provided attentive care to children in progressive care units

Served as charge nurse during shifts, overseeing patient care and staff coordination.

• Trained junior nurses and support staff on best practices in patient care.