Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records accurately.
- Participated in training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- 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.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Ratios 6:1 on Medical Surgical unit