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• Conducted regular audits of clinical practices related to infection control measures, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted recommendations.
• Educated patients and families about infectious disease prevention strategies, fostering increased understanding and engagement in self-care activities.
• Increased compliance with hand hygiene practices through ongoing education and training sessions for staff members.
• Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
• Evaluated hospital -onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
• Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological researched and sound care practices.
• Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
• Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
• Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
• Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standard.
• Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
• Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
• Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
• Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
• Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as COVID-19.
• Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.

• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
• Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
• Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
• Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by enforcing infection control measures and risk management strategies consistently across the unit.
• Supervised staff of 5 registered nurses, 8 licensed practical nurses and 30 certified nursing assistants.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Reduced medication errors by establishing a thorough double-checking system for medication administration.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
• Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and answered questions for thorough home care plans,

• A license Vocational Nurse (LVN) working in Urology typically performs a variety of duties with a focus patient care in urological setting. Here's an overview of the key responsibilities:

1. Patient Care

• Assist with Procedures: Assisted physician in performing urologic procedures. Help urologist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as cystoscopies, catheter insertions (SPT), prostate needle biopsy, vasectomy, circumcision and other minor procedures, catheterization and bladder scans.
• Monitor Vital Signs: Take and record patient's vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation and respiration.
• Provide Comfort: Offer comfort and reassurance to patient before, during, and after procedures.

2. Patient Education

• Educate Patients: Explain urological conditions, treatments, and procedures to patient and their families.
• Instructions on Self-Care: Teach patient about post-procedure care, including catheter maintenance and medication administration.

3. Administrative Tasks

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate patient records, including medical histories and progress notes.
• Schedule Appointments: Assist with scheduling and coordinating patient appointments and follow-ups.

4. Infection Control

• Follow Protocols: Adhere to strict infection control procedures to prevent the spread of infections.
• Sterilization: Ensure that medical equipment and instruments are properly sterilized.

5. Team Collaboration

• Communicate Effectively: Work closely with Urologist, AMSA, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Report Observations:
• Report any changes in patient condition or concern to the Charge Nurse or Physician.

6. Administrative Support

• Documentation: Assist with documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements and VA policies.
• Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for examinations and procedures by explaining what to expect and ensuring they are comfortable.

Overall, LVN in urology play a crucial role in supporting both the clinical and administrative functions of urological care, ensuring patients receive high quality treatment and support.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patients orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
• Documented information in patient's electronic medical records, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Documented medication administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
• Interacted smoothly with patients and love ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
• Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physicians, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
• Supervised patient admission and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
• Collaborated with various health care professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
• Worked with the patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure(CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
• Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Evaluated patients histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Manage various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.