Lashondar maxie

• Administered prescribed medications noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
• Performed routine treatments such as dressing changes and wound care.
• Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.

• Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Provided companionship and emotional support to passengers during travel.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
• Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

• Documented medications administered to patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
• Monitored vital signs of patients such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Counseled patients on nutrition and dietary recommendations based on medical history and current condition.
• Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits to monitor patient progress.
• Administered vaccinations and immunizations according to schedule.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Coordinated with physicians to develop treatment plans for chronic illnesses or injuries.
• Assessed patient health conditions and provided appropriate care.
• Offered emotional support for individuals dealing with difficult diagnoses or life situations.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Maintained compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and guidelines related to healthcare delivery.
• Supervised medication tech's and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
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• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Medication Administration

• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
• Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
• Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
• Taking vital signs and reporting In and Outputs to nurse
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• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.

• Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
• Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care needs.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
• Assisted nurses with treatments such as enemas, douches or catheterizations per physician orders.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.