Karen Crego

Private Duty Nurse

Thrive Skilled Residential Nursing

Wichita, KS

10.2018 - 01.2022

Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.