Nathalie Hall

Run wound rounds with medical staff.

Wound Assessments:Staging pressure wounds, wound measurements, progess ect.

Update Care plans

Manage 104+ wounds and 70+patients

Educate staff, skill fair

Manage air mattress, wound vacs, bariatric beds

PCC

SKIN & WOUND app

• Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
• Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
• Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.

• Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
• Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
• Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
• Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
• Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
• Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.

PCU/STEP DOWN

• Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
• Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
• Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
• Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.

• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Collected and treated patient samples to test for COVID-19 infection.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
• Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.

• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Evaluated patients in orthopedic surgery clinics, emergency rooms, intensive care units and operating rooms.
• Monitored patient health condition after surgery by coordinating follow-up meetings with patient.
• Treated patients with sports injuries, including fractures, arthroplasty, rotator cuff repairs, ligament reconstructions, Type and other issues using minimally invasive techniques and arthroscopic skills.
• Assisted in management of orthopedic surgery clinics in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 40-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 6 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
• Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
• Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
• Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.

• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
• Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
• Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
• Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
• Maintained comprehensive understanding of genitourinary, gastrointestinal and integumentary systems and provided treatment for wounds impacting them.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
• Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
• Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
• Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
• Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.

• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
• Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPD and asthma.
• Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.
• Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting fetal heart monitors.
• Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
• Delegated staff nurse duties.
• Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
• Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
• Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
• Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
• Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
• Ensured HIPAA compliance.
• Educated patients about their treatments.
• Performed lab tests and communicated results.
• Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.
• Tested patients' blood glucose levels.
• Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.
• Measured urine specimens and delivered them to the laboratory.

• Maintained updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures.Interacted with patients, families, hospital staff and the general public.Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
• Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared them for physician exams.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.Ensured HIPAA compliance.Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to urgent care clinic.Educated patients about their treatments.Monitored patients with acute conditions.Tested patients' blood glucose levels.Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.Measured urine specimens and delivered them to the laboratory.Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients.Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.Collected urine and fecal samples.Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
• Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.Promoted personal and co-worker safety.Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients.Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.Provided patients and families with emotional support.Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G-tube, J-tube, and regular catheter insertion.Obtained and set up suction equipment.Assisted in application of traction devices.Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.