LaErika Easmon

· Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.

· Coordinated diagnosis, exams, and care for caseload of 3-4 patients per shift.

· Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.

· Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

· Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

· Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

· Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.

· Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

· Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

· Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

· Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.

· Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

· Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.

· Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.

· Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.

· Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.

· Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.

· Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.