Mildred Manning-Joy

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

· Provided direct patient care, documented procedures; provided necessary treatments; holistically for patients on a medical surgery floor

· Worked as a team member of the unit providing care for up to 6 patients at a time.

· Assisted with transfers, discharges, and admissions.

· Administered medications (IV, oral, and injection)

· Effectively prioritized care of patients

· Delegated assignments CNAs and LPNs

· Monitor Patients on Telemetry

· Assisted with transfers, discharges, and admissions.

Secretary duties, narcotic counts, stocking supplies on the unit, and charge nurse on the unit

• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
• Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
• Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
• Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
• Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
• Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
• Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
• Tracked records, filed documents and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
• Ensured that VHA Handbook's were followed and RN only had access to minimally required access to do the job.
• Fixed minor computer problems
• Maintained the monthly PRN reports and BCMA reports
• Ensured discrepancies in omnicell were resolved.
• Ensured scheduled 2, 3, 4, 5 were administered in a timely manner.
• Worked with the Information Security Team with employee access and deactivating accounts when appropriate.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral and and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• 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.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.