Certified nurse practitioner with expertise the field. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Perform physical exams, order diagnostic tests, and procedures, diagnose and treat illness, prescribe needed medications, and teach their patients how to develop healthy lifestyles to promote health and prevent disease
Assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care by making clinical judgments and carrying out related nursing interventions using the nursing process without supervision.
Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment with post-surgical patients. Provide nursing interventions and treatment including, but not limited to, chest tube management, PCA pumps, blood products, IV therapy, NG tube placement and management, wound vacs, dressing changes, ostomy care, continuous bladder irrigation, and other post-surgical interventions.
Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in a nursing home environment.
Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals.
Observes patients' progress and record observations in patient medical records.
Provide nursing interventions and treatment including, IV therapy, G-tube, Foley Cath, wound care, dressing change, and Colostomy care.
Tri-City Medical Group
LAC + USC Medical Center