Nakia Ray

Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions related to patient care needs. Conducted comprehensive physical assessments to identify problems or issues requiring medical intervention or follow-up care.

Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, staff members, physicians regarding treatment plans or progress updates.

Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medication regimens, lifestyle modifications. Responded quickly to any emergent situations that arose within the unit.

Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulation. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes. Managed acute pain through use of pharmacological agents per physician orders.

Maintained accurate documentation of nursing assessments and interventions in EMR system. Served as a preceptor to new staff nurses in the medical-surgical unit.

Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs.

Administered medications and other treatments prescribed by physicians.

Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments. Promoted a safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.

Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans. Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Evaluated patient records regularly to identify opportunities for improvement in service delivery. Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff on a regular basis.

Developed and implemented policies to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, their families, and staff members.

Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings between physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists to discuss treatment plans for individual patients.

Investigated incidents involving patients or staff members, documenting findings as necessary. Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice. Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.

Actively listened to concerns from both patients and staff members regarding issues related to patient care.

Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.

Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.

Processed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment. Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions related to patient care needs.

Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications. Conducted regular training sessions for new hires or existing staff members on proper clinical procedures or techniques.

Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems. Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support. Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.

Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders. Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures. Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.

Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.

Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary. Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan. Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.

Collaborated with the supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems. Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.

Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan. Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.

Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.

Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.

Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors. Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times. Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health. Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.

Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.

Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications. Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals. Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders. Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department. Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.

Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary. Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.

Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan. Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.

Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support. Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments for discharged patients.

Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.