Mandi Hollister

• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.

• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.

• Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.

• 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.

• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.

• 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.

• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.

• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.

• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.

• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical core team.

• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process:

• Recorded patient condition vital signs recovery progress and medication side effects.

• Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
• Provided patient and family heath education focusing on self-management, prevention

and wellness

• Collected do specimens ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level needed

• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.

• Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
• Provided leadership, guidance, and mentorship to staff nurses, ensuring professional development and collaboration.
• Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members in order to measure individual progress and provide feedback.
• Coordinated with physicians, other health professionals, and administrators to ensure the best possible care for patients.
• Reviewed patient records to monitor accuracy of documentation and assess patient outcomes.
• Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care plans, coordinate activities between departments.
• Facilitated communication between nursing staff members on a daily basis regarding changes in policy or procedure.
• Assisted with recruiting efforts by interviewing potential candidates for open positions in the nursing department.
• Monitored nurse productivity levels through tracking systems such as scheduling software or electronic medical records.
• Created strategic plans for improving overall quality of care provided by the nursing team.
• Ensured that all nurses adhere to established protocols when providing direct patient care.
• Developed educational programs aimed at enhancing the knowledge base of nursing personnel.
• Responded promptly to any complaints or concerns reported by patients or their families.
• Performed regular rounds throughout hospital units to observe care being delivered by nurses.
• Maintained current knowledge of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to healthcare operations.
• Collaborated with other departments within the organization on projects designed to improve patient satisfaction scores.
• Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
• Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
• Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
• Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• Managed performance of [Number]-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
• Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Oversaw patient immunization, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
• Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
• Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
• Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
• Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
• Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
• Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
• Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
• Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
• Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
• Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling medications
  

• Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress
• conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation, and application of topical medications
• provided education to patients and families on wound care
• evaluated the effectiveness of treatment for wounds
• performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds
• coordinated with other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive patient care
• maintained detailed records of all wound care activities provided
• monitored vital signs during wound care procedures to ensure patient safety
• collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to patients dealing with chronic or debilitating illnesses resulting from their wounds
• Reported any unusual symptoms or changes in a patient's condition immediately to the supervising physician.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies when providing direct patient care.
• Administered prescribed medications related to wound healing process
• Ensured proper disposal of contaminated materials used in the course of treating wounds.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings related to development of effective treatment plans.
• Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information
• Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and

identifying signs of infection.

• Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
• Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
• Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
• Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
• Treated complex wounds not healed in (Number} weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
• Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
• Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
• Continually assessed patient pain levels and applied appropriate pain management techniques.
• Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication
• Administered medications based on clinical condition and patient age.

• Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
• Oversaw medication administration to 20 patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
• Delivered high level of care to every patient.,
• Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
• Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
• Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
• Distributed assignments to RNS, LPNs and resident advisors while providing guidance and training to ensure proper care was administered to patients.