Janice Brown

• Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems.
• Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
• Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
• Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish compassionate environment.

• Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
• Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
• Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
• Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
• Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

• Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
• Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
• Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.

Labor stoppage 5 day assignment, worked a Neuro Stepdown unit providing care for acute care Neurological deficit patient.

• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Documented nursing encounters using SOAP form of charting.
• Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
• Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
• Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.

• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Documented nursing encounters using SOAP form of charting.
• Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary personnel to create, implement and manage patient care plans suiting individual needs and preferences.
• Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
• Communicated patient progress and issues with families, physicians and other agencies.

• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.

• Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.

• Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
• Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
• Supervised patient blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
• Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
• Communicated with patients and family members to explain conditions and medications.
• Read and interpreted lab test result values to develop, monitor and adjust care.
• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
• Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
• Assessed and evaluated assigned patients to facilitate diagnoses and implement focused care.
• Documented nursing care and patient response to treatment in EHR system.
• Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.