Marsha J Barber

• Provided direct patient care in department of corrections.
• Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.

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• Assessed inmates for medical conditions and provided appropriate treatment.
• Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
• Set up all medications for Am, and Pm medications to be
• Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

• Duties: 2 separate units: Male/Female. Passes po meds. Completed assessments of patients who are detoxing. I Occasionally handled late admissions, or late discharges
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

• Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.

• Monitored vital signs, neurological function and pain levels of patients during treatment sessions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation techniques such as exercise programs, therapeutic modalities and adaptive equipment use.
• Assisted patient with recovery from acute illness and injuries. some had amputations, brain injuries, neurological disorders. Passed po meds, gave Iv meds. Completed Am lab draws, assisted with adl and answering call lights.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Provided direct patient care in home health setting
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physician
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to physician
• Assisted with activities of daily living and provided emotional support to patients and families
• Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition. Ltach Hospital: M/S , dispensed po meds per

feeding tubes ( Keo, Peg, Tpn) : Hickman, flushed and drew

blood via picc lines, dresses change: IV's started: Blood hung:

• Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
• Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
• Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
• Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further analysis.
• Supported medical staff in providing patient care in high-demand hospital environment.
• Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
• Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
• Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.

• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
• Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

• Provided nursing care to clients in a residential setting. ST. Vincent Ann Seton Hospital ( LTAC ) (Indy) Westview Hospital (Indy) Wishard Hospital (Indy) Anderson St John Hospital. ( Anderson, ) Med/Surge units; meds passed per computer. units varied peds, ortho, adolescents, geriatrics.
• Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating and ambulation.
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.

• Performed wound care management including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation.
• Monitored vital signs, neurological function and pain levels of patients during treatment sessions.
• Provided patient education on disease processes, treatments and self-management strategies.
• Provided emotional support to patients dealing with long-term disabilities or chronic illnesses.
• Implemented evidence based practice guidelines into daily nursing practice. 4 Units: !. Orthoprdic Unit, 2. Brain Unit. 3. CVA Unit. 4. Rehab Unit. Units were separate but nursing functions were based upon patients needs. Even assisted with showers, adls, wound care, and dressing changes.

• Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the supervising physician or RN. Indiana Veteran's Home, Lafayette, Indiana. (LTC) Po med pass, wound care, irrigations. Incident reports from members smoking, falling, burning them selves with coffee