Patient-oriented Nurse with over 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Long term, Rehabilitation care, Acute Care and Mental Health.
Duties performed but not limited to planning, overseeing and executing nursing services for residents while ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Supervising day to day nursing activities. Collaborating with Nursing director to strategize nursing service operations and emergency support provisions for shifts. Managing and directing charge nurses to ensure residents receive proper care. In the absence of superiors, I assume total responsibility for operating decisions required by the current circumstances. Notifying residents' personal physician in case of significant changes in condition or immediate medical needs.
Duties performed but not limited to stabilizing prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer, perform mental health evaluations, create and implement careplans, triage medical and mental health complaints, computerized medication pass per security regulations, document treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow up care, provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill inmates
Duties included but not limited to enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols. Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes and administering medication. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members. Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.