Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits of clinical records and procedures.
Monitored adherence to ethical guidelines among clinical staff members, supporting their ongoing professional growth while maintaining high quality care standards.
Registered Nurse
Helen Devos Children's Hospital NICU
06.2012 - 09.2016
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.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Provided support for patients families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
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