Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
Supported patient self-advocacy within family relationships and during treatment plans.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
Endoscopy RN
Brandon Surgery Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments.
Inspected facilities and maintained excellent hygiene and safety by decontaminating equipment and sanitizing surfaces.
Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.