Myrna Platel, BSN

• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
• Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
• Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
• Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
• Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
• Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
• Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

• Provides care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled
• Delivered outstanding patient care in NICU critical care units.
• Under general supervision, delivers care to patients utilizing nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes
• Effectively interact with patients and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing
• Provide care for newborn babies who are delivered pre-term (neonates) or at-term newborns who experience complications at the time of birth, moreover, provide intensive around-the-clock care, including both medical needs and basic daily care activities.
• Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments, and medical options.
• Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs of critically ill newborns.
• Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
• Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
• Provided a high level of quality care for each and every patient in -30 bed neonatal ICU unit.
• Crafted atailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
• Provided targeted care and treatment to specific patients.
• Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Home Health Case Management, Professional Case Management Four
• Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
• Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
• Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
• 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.

Performs variety of responsible nursing care procedures requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments and ability to work independently in completing assignment.

• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

• Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
• Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
• Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
• Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
• Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
• Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
• Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
• Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
• Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
• Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
• Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
• Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families to enhance patient experience and promote healing.