Karla Lafferty

• Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis treatments to ensure safety and comfort.
• Administered medications and managed complications related to renal therapies.
• Educated patients on dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and fluid management.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety during treatments.
• Evaluated patients' responses to dialysis therapy and adjusted care as needed for improvement.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
• Assessed patient conditions and prioritized interventions based on urgency.

• Conducted quality audits to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
• Collaborated with clinical teams to analyze patient care processes for quality enhancement.
• Assisted in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives across departments.
• Monitored data collection processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of quality metrics.
• Provided training on quality assurance protocols to new staff members, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Evaluated patient feedback and outcomes, recommending changes to improve service delivery.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
• Implemented appropriate interventions based on assessment findings which resulted in improved symptoms management.
• Assisted in the training of nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering an environment conducive to learning and skill development.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

.* Worked on open heart stepdown/telemetry unit, orthopaedic unit, and same day surgery

• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.

• Assisted in triaging patients, prioritizing care based on urgency and medical need
• Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as minor surgeries, or diagnostic tests to ensure effective completion of the task at hand and assisted with physical exams
• Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, venipunctures, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments
• Allergy injections, vaccines, chest xrays. Ekgs
• Medication refills, phone triage for patient concerns/questions

* pre-employment physicals and drug testing

* hearimg testing

* first aid post injury

* flu shot abd wellness clinics

* BP monitoring, allergy injections

* dispensed otc meds for pain and cold sx

* injury and workers comp follow up

* employee education re meds and health concerns

* Pre-employment drug testing and physicals

* Maintained health office and employee appointments for dispensing otc meds for pain and cold sx.

* BP monitoring

* Flu shots and injections

* Worked with nurse practioner for Rx refills

* Assessed employee injuries and provided first aid

* Toured sewing plant to monitor employees for safe working practices

* Wellness classes for weight loss

• Patient assessments, vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
• IV therapy, venipunctures, injections, wound care, foley management, feeding tubes, central lines.
• Assisted with school and community flu and ppd wellness clinics
• Educated patients and families on disease management and home care practices
• Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulations

* Assessments, IV therapy, injections, wound care, foleys, ng tubes. Tube feedings. Central lines. Med surg unit

• Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

• Med surg unit. Assessments, chsrge nurse, medications, wound care, pre and post op care, ng tubes, central lines, peg tubes, surgical drains, iv therapy
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.