Louisa Hensley
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments at East Georgia Regional Hospital. Skilled in educating patients and families, while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments and known for reliability with strong problem solving-abilities, willingness to learn and excellent communication skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pre-op Assessment
East Georgia Regional Medical Hospital
04.1998 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient medical histories, complaints, and current symptoms for potential risks during surgery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Team Leader
Careone Homehealth Services,inc
11.1995 - 04.1998
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State College
Savannah, GA06.1985
Skills
- Comprehensive Patient Evaluations
- Documentation Skills
- Effective Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Education Delivery
- Patient Advocacy
- Infection Control Strategies
- Clinical Result Interpretation
- Team Collaboration
- Proficient in EMR Software
- Conducting EKGs
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Effective Self-Management
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pre-op Assessment
East Georgia Regional Medical Hospital
04.1998 - Current
Registered Nurse, Clinical Team Leader
Careone Homehealth Services,inc
11.1995 - 04.1998
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State College
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