Jo'Schafataie Cormier

• Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
• Used Epic to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.

Effectively cared for acute COVID-19 patients. Administered antiviral IV Medications. Monitored and reported changes with healthcare staff. Performed care for pre-op and post op patients. Educated patients on important information regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan. Administered scheduled medications per orders. Act as patient advocate and followed compliance with patient confidentiality.

• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
• Managed caseload of 6 patients by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.

• Manage case load of 4-6 patients on unit. Provided excellent care to patients. Made sure their needs are met, listening to their needs and ensuring accurate medications are being given.
• Assessed patients and making sure free of pain or exacerbating symptoms. Call physician and or on-call physician regards labs and or orders.
• Created and maintained care plans to patients diagnosis. Monitored and assessed patients behavior, diet and physical activity.
• Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
• Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
• Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
• Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
• Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
• Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
• Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
• Administered COVID-19 vaccines: Pfizer and Moderina to elderly, disabled, high health risk population of all ages, and adolescent 16 yr and older.
• Completed questionnaire assessment prior to administering vaccine. Assisted with monitoring for reactions for 15-30mins. Asked follow-up questions prior to leaving clinic.

• Provide care to patients inside home that recently had surgery, certain types of medical conditions such as quadriplegics, Strokes, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy patients.
• Completing or assisting with ADL's
• Administering schedule medications by mouth, rectal, sublingual, intramuscular, subcutaneous, Topical, Nasal, inhalation, intravenous, enteral feeding
• Performed proper charting and reporting any changes within care plan
• Providing suctioning and tracheostomy care
• Intermittent catheterizing, documenting inputs and outputs, fluid monitoring
• Taking patients to appointments and implementing changes
• Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
• Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
• Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.

• Assisted DON with preparing and reviewing infection control surveillance reports over 120 bed facility to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
• Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions such as documentation, incident reports, excessive call-ins
• Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

• Effectively supervised LPNs, CNAs and non-clinical staff
• Monitored patient reactions to any drugs, and carefully documented progress of individuals
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
• Delegated staff nurse duties
• Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
• Ensured HIPAA compliance
• Notifying POA's of changes with loved ones
• Admitting residents into facility, D/C residents
• Writing orders for both MARs and treatments, wound cares, starting IV's, inserting Foley catheters, Peg Tubes, hanging IV medications
• Advocated for patients by communicating their care preferences to practitioners, ensuring interventions met their goals for treatment
• Fostered strong relationships with patients and colleagues, leveraging feedback and identifying opportunities to improve delivery and quality of care
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
• Provided emergency response during shifts
• Oversaw lab work and testing procedures.

• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
• Ensuring that each patient are comfortable/pain free and or free of or managed of any symptoms that brought them to unit. Call on-call Physicians as needed for patients and or exacerbating symptoms or clinical situation
• Ensured that each patient and family received superior level of compassionate nursing and or palliative care
• Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs
• Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care, and medication dosing
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
• Recorded and measured patients' vital signs and I&O.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
• Managed caseload of 6 patients by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
• Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
• Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow
• Ensured that each patient and family received superior level of compassionate nursing
• Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs
• Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care, and medication dosing
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
• Recorded and measured patients' vital signs and I&O.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
• Managed caseload of 6 patients by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.