Katina Reed

• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.,

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• Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.

• Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
• Promoted continuity of care by working closely with physicians to update treatment plans based on changes in patient condition or response to therapy.
• Maintained accurate electronic medical records to ensure proper tracking of treatments administered, responses observed, and adjustments made.
• Facilitated positive patient experiences through effective communication and education on medication side effects and post-treatment care.
• Managed complex infusion cases involving multiple medications simultaneously, ensuring proper dosing, compatibility, and timing to maximize treatment effectiveness.
• Streamlined infusion procedures by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area.
• Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.