Kami Wallace

• Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
• Ensured that all staff members were properly trained in the use of medical equipment and protocols.
• Provided guidance to nurses, LPNs, and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care policies and procedures.

Med Surge, Patient Care

• Performed assessments of patients' physical condition and reviewed medical histories to develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Monitored performance of all nursing staff and provided feedback as needed.
• Managed scheduling of nursing staff to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
• Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments, medications, test results.
• Supervised the administration of medications according to established guidelines.
• Collaborated with physicians to evaluate patient progress and determine necessary changes in care or medication regimens.
• Reviewed clinical documentation for accuracy prior to submitting it for billing purposes.
• Participated in quality assurance activities such as audits or reviews of patient charts or reports from other departments within the facility.
• Resolved conflicts between nursing personnel or between patients and families and nursing personnel when necessary.
• Provided education and support services to families regarding their loved ones' health conditions.
• Evaluated new technologies related to patient care delivery systems and made recommendations accordingly.
• Assisted in developing policies that promote a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
• Analyzed data related to patient outcomes in order to identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
• Attended conferences or seminars related to advances in healthcare technology or best practices.
• Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
• Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
• Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• Managed performance of [Number]-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
• Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
• Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
• Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
• Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
• Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
• Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
• Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
• Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
• Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
• Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
• Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
• Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
• Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.