Kathleen Tallent

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
• Assisted in patient assessments and documentation, enhancing care coordination and communication among healthcare teams.
• Provided wound care and performed routine procedures, maintaining high standards of patient comfort and safety.
• Educated patients on health management practices, fostering compliance with treatment plans for improved wellness.
• Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times and improving overall clinic efficiency.
• Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.

Inmate intakes, medication administration. Followed Detox protocol. Provided emergency care as needed

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting skills development and adherence to best practices in patient care.
• Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and minimizing hospital-acquired infections.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.