Karla Maddox

Provide care for patients during acute mental health crises. Assess patient needs and evaluate required support. Administer medications and monitor response to treatment. De-escalate patients at risk of harm to self or others and assess need for additional staff support. Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and peers on care planning.

• Administered patient care plans and medications according to established protocols.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
• Educated patients on health management, disease prevention, and wellness strategies.
• Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital procedures effectively.
• Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery processes.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
• Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe clinical environment.