Lynetta Alston

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Roper St. Francis Hospital

Charleston, South Carolina

09.2023 - Current

Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.