Leslie M. Dabundo

House nurse, employee health duties, breast imaging nurse navigator. Assisted with any house nurse duties throughout the office. Annual PPD and Flu vaccines for employees, Covid testing as required. Infection control procedures as required for the office. Ordering supplies for breast biopsy lab pick up. Scheduled and followed through with breast and thyroid biopsies, helping patients to navigate the process and consenting breast and thyroid biopsies. Assisted with breast and thyroid biopsies.

• Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs.
• Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
• Managed wound care and implemented infection control protocols.
• Provided support during diagnostic procedures and imaging tests.
• Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
• Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
• Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
• Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
• Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
• Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
• Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
• Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
• Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
• Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
• Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.

Floor nurse on a med/surg, endocrinology, infectious disease and suicide precaution unit. Followed care plans and patient medication administering as order by physician. Assisted at bedside for procedures and managed blood sugar levels as ordered, and wound/post op dressing changes as ordered. Basic floor nurse duties such as patient assessment and ADL’S.

• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs.
• Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
• Managed wound care and implemented infection control protocols.
• Provided support during diagnostic procedures and imaging tests.
• Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
• Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
• Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
• Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
• Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
• Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
• Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
• Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
• Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
• Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
• Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
• Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
• Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
• Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
• Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
• Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
• Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.