Laurie West

2019 - 2021 Became certified has Infection Preventionist during the Covid19 outbreak, perform duties and education crucial to reduce the spread of infection in healthcare and community settings, performed vaccination in facility and for the community. Key duties to include, Hand Hygiene, education and monitor for the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), environmental cleaning and disinfection, Surveillance and reporting, Implementing appropriate isolation precautions, patient and visitor education.

2021 to 2025 Performed Charge nurse and treatment and wound care services to include patient assessment, Medication administration, communication to physician and other team members accordingly, followed physician orders, provide wound care for surgical, diabetic, pressure ulcers to include negative pressure wound care.

Respond to emergency situations (CPR, first aide)

• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.