LEVA WRIGHT

• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
• Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.

Responsibilities are very similar to those Huntsville Hospital Cardiac Nurse.

• Managed guidance and counseling of activities for staff and patients of a 131 bed hospital and 26 bed skilled care/nursing home fully accredited by Joint Commission
• Managed activities, nursing care, and the execution of nursing and hospital policies during the scheduled shifts
• Assisted in interpreting hospital policy and state law as related to the nursing service
• Also assisted in evaluating and formulating policies, procedures, decisions, and solutions related to the nursing service
• Participated in hospital safety procedures and programs
• Coordinated activities through the charge nurse
• Reviewed nurse staffing patterns, checked attendance, and revised the daily staff schedules as necessary
• Informed the Director of Nursing Services of activities, needs, problems, and unusual events
• Investigated and reported complaints
• Responsible for environmental control including infection control.

• Increased accuracy of medical documentation by meticulously recording procedure details and patient responses.
• Developed individualized nursing care plans to address specific patient needs and promote recovery.
• Evaluated vital signs frequently during procedures to detect abnormalities or complications that require immediate attention.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

• Adequately provided care for critically ill patients including those ventilated/sedated
• Administered competent medical care for behavioral health, chemically dependent, chronically/acutely ill, & surgical patients
• Successfully administered medications IV, by mouth, & via feeding tube as well as administering blood products when needed
• Assisted physicians with necessary and sometimes emergent procedures at bedside
• Completed orders from doctors proficiently
• Gently provided family support for those in need of comfort in trying, stressful times
• Educated patient(s) & families on medications, procedures, possible/probable outcomes of patient(s)
• Developed a rapport with Physicians & other disciplines providing assistance & developing plans for patient(s) care, treatment, & recovery.