Lydia Fabian
Douglas,AZ
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience caring for patients within corrections, home health, long term and donor center setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
CSL Plasma
Douglas, AZ
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Perform head to toe assessments and review medical history.
- Decide if the person is a good candidate for donation according to center regulations.
- Assist donors with any adverse reactions during the donation process.
- Educate donors on ways to achieve a successful and safe donation.
- Recognize early symptoms of an adverse reaction during donor floor rounds.
Home Health Nurse
Bayada Home Health
Douglas, AZ
06.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health by conducting physical examinations and evaluating medical histories.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Developed personalized care plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Administering medications according to physician orders and monitoring side effects of medications.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing difficult decisions regarding their health care options.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Ensured quality assurance standards are met through regular chart audits and review processes.
- Collaborated with local agencies to ensure continuity of care upon discharge from home health services.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
Infection Control Nurse
NAPHCARE/Centurion Health
Douglas, AZ
10.2019 - 09.2023
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive infection prevention plans for medical staff, patients, and visitors.
- Collaborated with other departments within the facility to ensure compliance with applicable regulations relating to infection control practices.
- Provided guidance on appropriate isolation precautions for contagious illnesses or conditions.
- Maintained accurate records related to infection control activities including incident reports, surveillance data.
- Medication administration.
- Assessed individual patient needs in order to provide optimal protection from infectious agents.
- Monitored procedures for hospital staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment.
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and comunicated with physician if necessary.
Registered Nurse
Heaven Health
Douglas , AZ
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cochise College
Douglas, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Data Collection
- Wound Care
- Medical Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chart Updating
- Appointment Scheduling
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- IV Setup
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- HIPAA Education
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CSL Plasma
11.2023 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Bayada Home Health
06.2023 - Current
Infection Control Nurse
NAPHCARE/Centurion Health
10.2019 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Heaven Health
09.2017 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cochise College