John Myrick

• Traveled to several different nursing homes and assisted living facilities as needed
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
• Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
• Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
• Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
• Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing

infections and promoting healing.

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Administered controlled narcotics, monitored IV's and performed catheterizations.
• Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

• Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
• Trained new staff on nursing procedures, protocols, and best practices for patient safety.
• Implemented infection control protocols to enhance hygiene standards within the facility.
• Advocated for patient needs by communicating effectively with healthcare providers and family members.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

• Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and health compliance.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and improve outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive care measures.
• Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
• Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
• Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.