Kathleen Flury Seide-Paul

• Experience with floating to other med surg unit such as ortho , Neuro, Oncology, Surgical ,Cardiac Tele
• Effective management of 5-6 medical surgical patients in the acute care setting
• Provided effective communication and coordination of care with clinical team
• Experience with preop/post op care: heart cath, MRCP, bowel resection, hip/knee replacement, ORIF, etc
• Experience with COVID, CHF, pneumonia, diabetes, stroke, encephalopathy, cellulitis, CKD, new onset AFIB, UTI, Craniotomy , Trombectomy , post Lumbar puncture care etc.
• Experience with lasix drips, heparin drips, Insulin drip , Glucomander ,ports, central venous access, blood product administration, braces, casts, etc. Effective communication using SBAR
• Experience with hemodialysis, PD, CBI, TPN, blood administration, etc. ●
• Experience with comorbidities: HTN, DM, stroke, renal failure, COPD, pancreatitis, CHF, cellulitis, tracheostomies, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, etc. ●
• Experience with ports, vascaths, midlines, Foleys, straight catheterizations, tube feeding, EKG, ostomy, and wound care

• Provided comfort to patients and family members
• Provided end of life care
• ● Experience with transfer of care to outside facilities including LTAC, SNF, and rehab
• Adapts to changes in patient loads, patient status, and/or adjustments in staffing

West Team (Medical-Surgical Nights)

● Effective management of care of 5-6 adult patients in the acute care setting on medical-surgical floors

● Float to 3 Wellstar hospitals to help fulfill staffing needs on acute care floors

● Quickly adapt to changes in staffing, patient assignments, floors, etc.

● Experience on med-surg trauma, med-tele, med-surg post surgical, CDU, ED Overflow

● Provided education to patients and their caregivers on plan of care, medications, procedures, discharge instructions, etc.

● Experience with JP drains, Foley, colostomies, ileal conduits, trach patients, chest tubes, heparin drips, Lasix drip , Nitro drips, etc.

● Experience with HD & PD Patients, DM, CHF, UTI, wound care, etc.

● Experience with craniotomies, heart cath, post hysterectomy, post exploratory laparotomies, end of life care, etc.

● Experience with phlebotomy, Picc lines, central lines, ports, AV fistulas/grafts, blood product administration, specimen collection, etc.

● Experience with preop/ post op care for procedures: Bowel resections, colostomy, cholecystectomies, ERCP, PEG tube placement, etc.

● Experience with preop/ post op care for amputations, I&D.

Experience with NG tube insertion, Foley insertion, accordion drains, nephrostomies, colostomies, ileostomies, T tubes, PEG tubes, wound vacs, wound care, etc.

● Experience with high flow oxygen, nasal cannula, intermittent nasal cannula, bipap, cpap, portable oxygen tanks, oxygen face masks, ambulatory pulse ox assessments, etc.

● Experience with telemetry, heart cath, new onset diabetes, CHF, COPD exacerbations, Covid, CKD, renal failure, gun shot wound victims, ETOH withdrawal, seizure, foot ulcers, CBI, etc.

● Communicated effectively with care team

● Delegate when appropriate

● Provide compassionate care to patient

• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Provided education to patients on their plan of care, procedures, pre/post op care, discharge instructions, etc.
• Experience with acute ischemic strokes, rhabdomyolysis, renal failure, gi bleed, copd exacerbation, diabetes,wound dehiscence, uti, CHF exacerbation, pneumonia, etc.
• Experience with wound care, wound vacs, heparin drips, fecal management systems, CBI, foleys, PEG tubes, NG Tubes, etc.
• Effective communication with charge nurse, clinical team, ancillary support
• Experience with transfer of care to rehab, LTAC, SNF, etc. Use of SBAR
• Provide compassionate care to patients at times of health crisis

• Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
• Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
• Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
• Admission assessment

• Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in [Software].
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
• Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
• Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
• Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.

• Offered transportation to and from appointments, shopping and other activities to help patient stay social, active and maintain access to essential items and services.
• Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
• Worked collaboratively, functioned as effective member and encouraged and supported fellow team members to reach common goals.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Checked vital signs and administered prescription medication under guidance and supervision of skilled nursing staff to facilitate basic health care services.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.