JEAN RUSSO

• Executed medication administration and performed vital sign monitoring to maintain optimal patient safety and comfort levels.
• Responded promptly to emergencies, employing critical thinking and nursing protocols.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Recorded patient assessments and interventions with precision in electronic health records.
• Supported daily living activities, enhancing resident quality of life through compassionate care.
• Facilitated training and mentorship of new nursing staff to enhance team performance.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Facilitated communication between healthcare teams and patients' families during critical medical decisions and end-of-life care.
• Coordinated transitions for patients among different care levels, focusing on maintaining service continuity and optimizing treatment plans.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Coordinated patient intake processes to ensure timely and accurate information collection.
• Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to enhance patient flow.
• Assisted clinical team by scheduling patient appointments based on availability and urgency.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care coordination for patients.
• Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments, and referral information.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment and care plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

• Educated and demonstrated the Covid testing procedure to patients, age three and up.
• Managed and processed patient samples, without contamination, through the LumiraSx SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing machine.
• Utilized nursing-based knowledge in use of proper internal and external resources, while collaborating with colleagues to promote continuity of care in the community.
• Documented vitals, test results, and insurance validation through Epic.
• Assess patient, if negative COVID-19, for Minute Clinic appropriateness.
• Inform Minute Clinic PA/nurse of patients' vitals and symptoms.
• Make appointments for patients in Minute Clinic or assist patients at kiosk with appointments.

• Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance quality of service.
• Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to improve team effectiveness.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to streamline communication and collaboration among departments.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing clinical skills within the team.
• Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
• Facilitated open communication among team members by conducting regular staff meetings and encouraging feedback from all levels of personnel.
• Oversaw quality assurance initiatives to identify areas of improvement within the department and implement corrective action plans accordingly.
• Conducted regular rounds to monitor delivery of nursing care, effectively coordinated with other support services, monitored cleanliness and appearance of residents. Conducted wound care rounds with Nurse Practitioner and completed weekly wound reports.

ADMISSION NURSE/STAFF NURSE (Gulf coast Health Care)

• Conducted initial physical assessments of new residents. Formulated care plan, with focus on safety, holistic and medical care with measurable goals.
• Implemented physician/nursing orders in a timely and accurate manner for patients with complex nursing care needs.
• Included patient/family/significant other/health care provider in establishing realistic, measurable goals related to health education and treatment plan, sought out assistance when needed