
Caring and experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
* Executed various laser and cosmetic procedures targeting common dermatologic conditions like hair growth, wrinkles, scarring, rosacea, and skin rejuvenation.
* Developed customized skin care plans for clients, providing product recommendations and lifestyle advice.
* Assisted patients in selecting appropriate cosmetic treatments and procedures based on individual needs.
* Implemented measures to consistently meet JCAHO and state standards for facility compliance
Successfully managed multiple inspections, including those conducted by JCAHO and state authorities
* Deliver exceptional patient care by overseeing the surgical process from preoperative preparation to intraoperative monitoring to postoperative follow-up.
* Created and managed QAPI programs
* Managed staff education to ensure ongoing compliance with JCAHO and state standards
* Managed and coordinated patient care in the home across a wide spectrum of medical cases by performing detailed system assessments, tailoring patient education sessions to individual needs , proficiently executing wound care and successfully handling tasks including IV administration,the collection of blood samples (phlebotomy),and medication management.
* Provided patient education on condition management and complication prevention
* Completed initial and discharge assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
* Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
* Effectively coordinated patient care at home. Responsibilities included managing medications, addressing disease processes, providing wound care, and administering IV treatments.
* Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
* Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
* Charge nurse who delivered and managed care for up to 17 subacute patients
* Assessed, managed and provided care for adult and geriatric patients in a hospital based subacute unit.
* Coordinated care with physicians and other agencies to create an appropriate discharge plan for patients returning home after acute care
* Directed nursing staff in providing quality patient care and services. Maintained accreditation with state agencies to maintain facility certification
* Recruited qualified candidates for open positions within the nursing department.
* Conducted performance evaluations of nursing staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing feedback.
* Maintained payroll for all staff
* Reported to Administrator of Subacute Unit
* Continued to work intermittently as staff nurse on unit to cover call outs and staffing needs
* Provided care for Subacute unit adult and geriatric patients including assessment, medication administration, wound care, IV management, postoperative orthopedic management, G-tubes, chronic ventilator patients, admission and discharge
* Intermittently floated to long term care units and managed and delegated care for 60-70 residents
* Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
* Able to work collaboratively with multiple modalities to improve patient care and outcomes
* Diverse working experience covering many different stages of healthcare (from perioperative to in hospital to home and long term care)
* Special interest for diabetes management and teaching
* Excellent care prioritization and assessment skills
* Various computer and program experience
* Good at addressing conflict and assisting patient and families towards resolution