Kerry Gregory

In home assessments including H/P, vital signs, case management referrals.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

In home assessments, including H/P, case management referrals, PAD testing, HGA1C testing, and spirometry.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Triaged and assessed phone calls from facilities, physicians and patients to prioritize care and quickly handle urgent issues.
• Responded to pharmacy calls, phone messages and voicemails, and signed discharge summaries to maintain files with updated information.
• Initiated interaction with primary care physicians to determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
• Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
• Updated charts in meditech with full patient histories, diagnoses and observations from rounds.
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
• Arranged for referrals to obtain specialized care for patients with conditions such as CAD and COPD.

Assisted MDs with admission assessments/orders and answered floor nurse phone calls for needs for inpatients.

• Initiated interaction with primary care physicians to determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
• Phoned in prescriptions to preferred pharmacies and assisted with processing medical assistance applications to handle patient pharmacy and payment needs.
• Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
• Arranged for referrals to obtain specialized care for patients with conditions such as renal failure congestive heart failure, and COPD
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
• Assessed patient health at admissions and regular intervals to stay on top of changing medical conditions.
• Avoided reoccurrence of preventable conditions by educating patients on important lifestyle choices.
• Handled as many 10-15 patients each day, transitioning care between departments and outside physicians.
• Updated charts Meditech EMR with full patient histories, diagnoses and observations from rounds.
• Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by ensuring sterility.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
• Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Guided daily work flow to ensure timely completion of daily OR schedule

RN nurse circulator/scrub nurse

Guided the daily work flow to ensure timely completion of daily OR schedule

Monitored OR processes to ensure sterility maintained throughout surgical procedures

• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by ensuring sterility throughout surgical procedures.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
• Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.

Circulated/scrubbed multiple surgical procedures

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.