Lori Young

Recovery Services Of New Mexico

02.2023 - Current

Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.