Misty Cowin

Teaching patients and families about kidney disease management, dietary restrictions, fluid intake, and lifestyle changes. Skill in accessing and managing vascular access sites like fistulas or shunts with great care. Collaborating with nephrologists, social workers, and technicians to develop and implement personalized care plans. Administering intravenous medications, such as heparin, and other necessary drugs during treatment. Conducting thorough pre-treatment assessments, including reviewing medical history, vital signs, and lab results.

• Performed admission assessment as well as daily shift assessments for patients in an acute care setting
• Use EMR systems for patient charting including medication management, patient vitals, and care plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, physical therapist, and respiratory therapist, to develop patient centered care.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families during difficult times.

• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Monitor patients on CIWA and COWS protocol

• Complete nursing admission assessments and develop and initiate treatment plans for new adolescents.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Order and interpret diagnostic test to identify and assess patient conditions
• IV medication
• Maintain accurate and detailed reports and records

• Provided healthcare coordination for individuals with developmental disabilities in supported living and adult day services.
• Function as a liaison and advocate for individuals when interacting with practitioners to provide ongoing health care training to employees as required by state and federal regulations

• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Recognize and manage geriatric syndromes common to older adults, including: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hematological, etc.

• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.