Linda Norris

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Coordinated care of injured workers by liaising with hospital staff to organize treatments and program resources.
• Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches to reduce burden on hospital resources.
• Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
• Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
• Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
• Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
• Participated in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
• Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
• Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
• Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
• Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
• Used Homecare Homebase to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
• Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
• Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
• Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
• Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Administered medications e.g IVIG via IV infusion and monitored responses.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing via venipuncture, PICCS, port following all sterile protocols
• Kept optimal supply levels in homes to meet typical patient treatment
• Administered infusion via PICCS, ports and peripherally inserted catheters.

Performed Covid Vaccine on contract with Charles County Health Department in Waldorf Maryland as an RN Vaccinator.

Worked in schools, churches, pop-up sites as well as administered vaccines in homes.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.