Natalie Shore

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries. Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients. Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses. Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action. Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options. Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing. Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols. Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations. Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy. Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion. Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients. Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, pain management, pressure ulcer prevention, and wound care. Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options. Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability. Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Provided patients with excellent care and outstanding customer service. Worked directly with the Health Care Provider and performed ultrasound, cold laser, and muscle stimulation on patients. Performed clerical duties, as well as data entry and management of insurance claims . Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

Worked directly with the Medical Examiner to perform autopsies. Prepared and stocked the autopsy room. Organized specimens and delivered them to appropriate departments for further testing. Labeled important patient information accurately and maintained patient confidentiality. Assisted with x-rays and captured photographs for further diagnostics.

Provided excellent customer service and educated clients based on their specific needs. Handled confidential files and entered important patient information accurately. Computer literate and proficient typing skills. Multi-tasked every shift and worked efficiently with all team members to ensure the patient's needs were met.