Linda Spada-Magill

Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.