Lourdes Besse

Registered Nurse

Corewell

06.2009 - Current

Advised patients and caregivers of safe medication use, and disease management.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.