Linda Spencer

• Provide care to multiple patients with complex acute and chronic conditions while communicating with a interdisciplinary team to ensure care needs are met.
• Consistently meet or exceed performance targets for key indicators such as medication administration accuracy rate, fall prevention measures adherence rate, pressure ulcer prevention initiatives effectiveness rate.
• Streamline clinical workflows by implementing efficient time management strategies, prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families during difficult health situations, fostering trust and open communication.
• Increase patient satisfaction scores through timely responses to call lights, addressing concerns proactively, and maintaining a compassionate bedside manner.
• Support optimal patient care delivery as an advocate for patients'' rights, ethical considerations, privacy protection, and confidentiality maintenance.

· Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, obtained urine and blood specimens.

· Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to patients.

· Inserted, cared for, and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.

· Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

· Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

· Assessed for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

• Helping to hire, train, teach, and monitor nursing department staff
• Managing clinical operations and assisting with developing care plans
• Preparing the daily schedule and planning shifts
• Ensuring nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies
• Evaluate and take action around complaints, failed audits, and staff problems
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive optimal care
• Evaluating the performance of the department and recommending improvements
• Ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local standards
• Keeping patient and employee records updated and accurate
• Monitored CMS recommendations on COVID and handled situations promptly. Managed adequate PPE supply to prevent spread of infection, ensured residents on quarantine were cared for medically and emotionally.

· Assess residents holistically to ensure all aspects of health are met

· Administer medications and wound care in correspondence with physician orders and properly document in EMAR

· Monitor and report any changes in health status to NP or MD

· Obtain and record any new orders given by doctors

· Document and report adverse reactions to new medications

· Work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure residents receive optimal care.

· Delegate tasks to unlicensed staff within scope of practice.

· Practiced infection control abiding by aseptic and sterile technique when indicated.

Performed care on COVID unit in acute care setting, closely monitored residents, reported changes, and handled situations promptly. Utilized proper PPE to prevent spread of infection, ensured residents on quarantine were cared for medically and emotionally

· Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care orders

· Complied with policies and procedures by documenting patients' progress and uploading it to the system via [Kantime]

· Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care, and medical options

· Monitored patient condition, progress, and medication side effects, accurately recording and reporting on changes

· Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

• Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
• Addressed patient care needs, including collecting vitals, dressing wounds, and managing catheters
• documented changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns such as adverse reactions with supervising healthcare provider
• Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to plan and implement effective treatment plans
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians’ orders

• Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
• Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
• Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
• Improved patient satisfaction through clear communication and compassionate bedside manner during medication administration.
• Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.

• worked with other CNAs to provide quality care to our residents.
• Transferred with gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and sliding boards. Showered, Dressed, and groomed. Changed soiled briefs, provided peri-care, and skin care when needed
• Assisted with feeding and other ADLs. Rotated residents in bed to prevent pressure injuries. Documented in ADL flowsheet care provided.
• Reported any abnormal findings to charge nurse.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.