Laurel Jones

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• Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
• Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
• Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
• Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
• 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.

• Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
• Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
• Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
• Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.

• Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
• Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
• Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
• Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.

• Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
• Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
• Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.

• Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
• Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
• Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
• Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
• Attended continuing education seminars relevant to case management practices.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
• Conducted weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to review case management activities for assigned caseloads.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

• Reviewed clinical data including lab results, radiology reports and vital signs to assess appropriateness of treatments.
• Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
• Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
• Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
• Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
• Attended continuing education seminars relevant to case management practices.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
• Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
• Assessed patient's physical, mental, and psychosocial health status to develop individualized care plans.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

• Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, medication administration and patient education.
• Developed discharge plans for patients transitioning from acute care settings to home or alternate facilities.
• Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
• Attended continuing education seminars relevant to case management practices.
• Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of treatment plans and interventions.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to case management processes.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Developed individualized patient-care plans based on physician instructions and nursing assessment of patient needs.
• Provided emotional support for patients experiencing pain or stress due to illness or hospitalization.
• Performed physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and other procedures to assist physicians during treatment of illness or injury.
• Participated in continuing education programs to stay current with best practices in nursing care.
• Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
• Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
• Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
• Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

• Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to requests from other departments.
• Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
• Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data that addressed identified problems or needs.
• Provided patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
• Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.

• Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by p
• Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient care was proviResponded promptly to inquiries from physicians or other healthcare providers regarding changes in medication orders or treatments.
• Administered medications accurately and per protocol.
• Identified potential problems related to medication administration or other therapies being used by patients.
• Fostered positive relationships with physicians, staff members, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines for critical care.
• Facilitated communication between medical staff and family members regarding diagnosis and treatment plan options.
• Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
• Instructed patients and families on disease processes, treatments, and self-care techniques.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accurate documentation standards according to hospital policy.
• Participated in daily rounds with medical staff to discuss plan of care for each patient.
• Consistently provided compassionate care while advocating for the needs of the patient population served.
• Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications or treatments.
• Performed advanced life support skills including intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, and central line placement.
• Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
• Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
• Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
• Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
• Coordinated patient discharge planning, collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

• Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
• Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
• Assisted physicians with biopsies of gastrointestinal tissues for laboratory analysis.
• Performed bedside procedures such as gastrostomy tube insertion and replacement and jejunostomy tube placement.
• Documented all relevant information pertaining to patient assessment accurately into electronic medical record system.
• Provided education about diet modification following endoscopic procedure.
• Performed endoscopic procedures using rigid and flexible scopes including esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, enteroscopy, ERCP.
• Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after endoscopic procedure.
• Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to endoscope reprocessing.
• Communicated with other healthcare professionals regarding patient's progress throughout the procedure.
• Evaluated patient responses to treatment plan through physical assessment techniques.

• Educated patients about their condition and the importance of following a treatment plan.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care services including medications given and response to treatments.
• Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
• Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.