Maraya Medina

• Reviewed lab results with providers prior to notifying patients of results.
• Administered injections as ordered by the physician or nurse practitioner according to established protocols.
• Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer of patients from clinic setting.
• Responded promptly to inquiries from patients regarding their medical conditions or treatment plans.
• Coordinated with other healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, social workers. to ensure comprehensive patient care plans were developed and implemented in a timely manner.
• Monitored patient progress and reported changes to the supervising RN or physician.
• Instructed patients on proper medication usage, side effects, storage requirements.

Wound care PRN

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• Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
• Communicated with nursing personnel to enforce procedures, policies and regulations.

• Reviewed lab results with providers prior to notifying patients of results.
• Administered injections as ordered by the physician or nurse practitioner according to established protocols.
• Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer of patients from clinic setting.
• Night charge Nurse overseeing CNAs and patient care carried out properly and safely.
• Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
• Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
• Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
• Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing responses from patients during therapy sessions or after medication administration periods have elapsed.
• Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
• Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
• Served as an advocate for individualized patient care by coordinating resources within facility limits while promoting cost effective solutions whenever possible.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
• Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
• Provided direct patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and providing wound care.
• Maintained accurate medical records for each patient utilizing electronic health record systems.
• Educated patients about preventative measures for healthy living such as exercise routines, dietary guidelines and smoking cessation programs.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
• Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.

• Collaborated with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses and specialists in order to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
• Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
• Identified potential problems that could impact the quality of care delivered to patients including issues related to staffing or equipment shortages and deficiencies.
• Actively participated in continuing education activities in order to stay abreast of latest developments in nursing practices, procedures, techniques .