Laura Foreman

Nursing Assistant/Monitor Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs

01.1988 - 01.2015

Domiciliary Clinic Blg 148 (1990) - Assisted providers with physical exam of patients that were for Dom screening and placement services. Set up examination
rooms with required items needed as provider request. Conducted examination of personal property entering Dom treatment area and documenting findings,
answered phones, escorted patients to other areas of hospital for testing and
appointments.
EKG Department (1992)- Trained and performed 12 lead EKG’s on inpatients and outpatients 3East Surgery Unit (1994)- Perform ADL’s for surgical patients, vital signs, blood sugar check, wet to dry dressing and other dressings as ordered by physicians using aseptic technique, documenting treatments, input and outputs, EKG’s , answered call lights, assisting with feeding, tubing feeding and suctioning patients that were on ventilator’s or tracheotomy care.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Telemetry (1998 to Present) - Monitored patients heart arrhythmias on Central Telemetry Monitoring System. Provide interpretation and intervention documentation in patient treatment record every 15 minutes intervals and/ or as ordered by provider. Enter patient data information in CPRS system, check providers orders for monitoring. Conducted telemetry monitor measurements of
patient’s PR intervals, the P’s, Q’s and QT recorded findings in template so that the provider could do further assessment for care. Monitor patient’s syncope, chest
pains or change in mental status. Access strips twice during shift to post in telemetry monitor daily flow sheet. Nurses and physicians are notified for low and
high heart rates. All V-Tach, RED and yellow alarms are reported to charge nurse for further evaluation. Performed EKG’s as ordered from providers. Trained and orient
new employees to the Central Telemetry Monitoring System.
Outpatient Clinic (1988) - Provided clinical nursing such as vital signs, dressing change using aseptic techniques, documenting in patient’s chart to include patient’s
vital signs, pain level, weight and other documentation required. Stocked supply cabinets, ordered supplies from SPD and pharmacy for patient treatment rooms.
Assisted physicians and other providers on examination to ensure patient safety and privacy were not compromised. Assist with patient transfers to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and exam tables.
Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.