Jessie Nkembe

• Function as a scrub tech during ablation and sclerotherapy procedures, assisting the physician with sterile instruments and ensuring a sterile field is maintained throughout the procedure.

● Prepare and arrange surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for each procedure, ensuring compliance with aseptic techniques.

● Monitor patients pre-, during, and post-procedure, supporting patient safety and comfort through vigilant observation of vital signs and response to interventions.

● Educate patients about the ablation and sclerotherapy processes, explaining procedural steps and providing post-procedural care instructions to promote healing and recovery.

● Maintain detailed and accurate records of each procedure, patient progress, and follow-up care to ensure proper documentation and continuity of care.

● Collaborate closely with the vascular team to ensure seamless coordination during procedures, enhancing the efficiency and safety of patient care

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.

● Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, adhering to strict protocols.

● Monitor patients' vital signs, document symptoms, and assess responses to treatments.

● Provide specialized care, including oxygen therapy and tracheostomy management.

● Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

● Educate patients and families on medication use, disease management, and safety measures.

● Maintain infection control standards, ensuring patient safety in critical care settings.

• Delivered direct patient care, including phlebotomy, lab specimen collection, and medication administration.

● Collaborated with physicians and RNs to provide optimal care for cancer patients, focusing on symptom management.

● Supported patients emotionally and offered guidance through cancer treatment protocols.

● Documented patient status and treatments accurately in EMR systems.

• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.

• Provided direct care for elderly patients, focusing on activities of daily living and medication management.
• Collaborated with physicians to adjust care plans based on residents’ evolving health needs.
• Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to ensure well-rounded patient care.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.