Nancy Cable
Hunterdon Medical Center
Newton,NJ
26
years of professional experience
Retired Nursing professional with 50 years of experience seeking opportunities for productive engagement. Demonstrated dedication to task-oriented work and commitment to contributing positively within an organization. Values remote work with flexible hours to align with personal circumstances.
Work History
Wound Ostomy Nurse
7 Years 4 Months- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care plans for patients.
- Led patient care initiatives to enhance recovery outcomes and improve service delivery.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Analyzed patient data to identify trends, contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
- Advocated for patient needs, enhancing satisfaction rates through effective communication strategies.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Wound Ostomy Nurse
2 Years 8 Months- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Led patient care initiatives to enhance recovery outcomes and improve service delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Staff Nurse
15 Years 6 Months- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly addressing changes in health status.
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring compliance with established protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies to promote recovery.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Education
Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing
Wound, Ostomy Continence Certificates - Wound, Ostomy Care, And Continence
Skills
Patient assessment and clinical judgement
Medication and IV administration
Infection control
Clinical documentation
Discharge coordination
Workflow and patient management
Direct patient compassionate care
Patient and family education
HIPAA protocol adherence
Licensed RN and certified in several specialties
Timeline
Wound Ostomy Nurse
Hunterdon Medical Center
12.2016 - 04.2024Read More
Wound Ostomy Nurse
St. Micheals Medical Center
04.2014 - 12.2016Read More
Staff Nurse
Hunterdon Medical Center
10.1998 - 04.2014Read More
Wicks Institute
Wound, Ostomy Continence Certificates from Wound, Ostomy Care, And Continence
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Thomas Edison State University
Bachelors of Nursing from Nursing
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