Kathleen Smith

Working in the Covid vaccine clinic adminstering the Covid vaccine and Flu shots. Documenting in My turn .

Rand Schrader Clinic. This is the HIV clinic and STD clinic. Refilled medication's per clinician order's. Ensured lab work completed. Follow up phone calls

• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
• Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
• Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees within timeframe via email, phone and in person.
• Venipuncture
• Flu Clinics
• Strong Clinical Judgement
• Good communication skills

• Took patient medical histories and vital signs as well as performed venipunctures, injections and diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests.
• Developed health plans for patients to improve overall health or recover from injuries and illnesses.
• Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
• Provided on-call care
• Set up and monitored home ventilators and Cpap machines.
• Monitored patient progress when participating in clinical trials

• Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
• Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
• Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
• Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

• Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
• Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
• Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
• Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
• Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

• 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.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
• Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• In And Out catheterizations
• Cleaned and sterilized equipment.
• Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
• Assisted with in office surgeries.
• Scheduled hospital surgeries.
• Obtained proper specimens and sent out for testing
• Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
• Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.