Kay Bain RN, BSN

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• 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.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.

• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgmDelivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options
• Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
• Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
• Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

• Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
• Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
• Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
• Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

Cared for Nuerological and ENT Pre and post operative patients. Including management of EVD drainage and pressure monitoring systems, lumbar drains, post op neck surgery, laryngeal and skull base tumor surgeries. Monitored vital signs, care plans and transfer downgrades to rehab.

• Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
• Called upon physicians to give updates on patient care.
• Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximize benefits.
• Added notes on patients into case histories in the computer system.