Kelsea Watts

Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital

Baton Rouge, LA

01.2018 - Current

Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Verified availability of operating room equipment, instruments and medicine to doctors and nurses prior to surgery.
Executed pre-surgical preparation, transporting specimens and supplies to operating room.
Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
Performed inventory checks of OR equipment and reported any shortages or damaged items to supervisor.
Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
Follows complex and comprehensive verbal and written instructions.
Organized supply room and ordered supplies and equipment.
Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff.

Summary