Nalton France

Clinical Nurse

• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
• Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
• Optimized resource allocation, ensuring all patients received timely and adequate care without overburdening staff.

• Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
• Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
• Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
• Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.
• Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.