Meta Clark

• Face to face triage and treatment decision making per protocol
• Phone triage and assessment of medical issues.
• Charting per incident of any triage, phone interaction, referrals, and medically based information per facility regulations.
• Conducted assessments to evaluate patient needs and determine appropriate interventions.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety standards.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Led training sessions for new nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency in patient care delivery.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Conducted assessments to evaluate patient needs and determine appropriate interventions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.

• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety standards.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency in patient care delivery.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

Behavioral Unit

• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

I began my career as an LPN and continued my educational pursuits. After several years working varied units in the facility,(including units dedicated to geriatric men/ women/ teenagers/ infirmary/ and intellectually challenged young adults), I was assigned to worked in the Utilization Review Office for two years as an auditor for patient charts to assure holistic care was being provided. Once my BS Nursing degree was achieved, I was assigned to a ward as the day shift charge nurse responsible for over 20 female geriatric patients, directing the units day to day intervention with these patients. I retired after a total of around 22 years working for the State of Indiana in several different aspects. Included in my unit responsibilities were :

• Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.