Lana Gatrey

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

Writing policies and procedures for Cooper Green Hospital

Resource Nurse for Women's Division at Cooper Green Hospital

Breastfeed education and support for postpartum patients and staff

Resource Nurse for affiliated clinics in the system

Administering immunizations to children

Providing education to parents

• Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
• Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
• Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
• Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
• Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
• Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.