- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create patient care plans.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, placing orders and explaining diagnostic tests and lab results to patients.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, enhancing team competency and quality of patient care.
Facilitated patient admissions and discharges by coordinating necessary paperwork and ensuring compliance with hospital policies.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self management, prevention and wellness.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Assisted in rehabilitation therapies and activities for diverse patient populations.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging recovery phases.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' condition.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.