Student Nurse
Jefferson Abington Hopital- 3WE (Stroke)
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to RN.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses with an RN.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Recognized hypoglycemia sign and symptoms on a patient and reported to Nurse in charge.
- Participated in the observation of ABG analysis completion.
- Conducted an ECG procedures to assess cardiac activity in patients with nursing instructor.
- Performed ear pulse oximetry assessments to monitor and analyze oxygen saturation levels in patients with an RN and nursing instructor.
- Implemented indwelling catheterization procedures and utilized a bladder scan with nursing instructor.
- Provided care for patient with restrains, fall risks, as well as different Transmission-Based Precautions.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule with an RN.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.