Neresa Lee

• Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
• Provided patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
• Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
• Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
• Monitored trends in patient progress over time using various tools such as flow sheets or charting systems.
• Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
• Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
• Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
• Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
• Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
• Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data that addressed identified problems or needs.
• Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing timely responses to requests from other departments.
• Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
• Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
• Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
• Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

• Supervised patient blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
• Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
• Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
• Adjusted specialized equipment to record electronic displays of patients.
• Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

• Supervised patient blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
• Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
• Adjusted specialized equipment to record electronic displays of patients.
• Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.

• Adjusted specialized equipment to record electronic displays of patients.
• Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
• Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
• Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Supervised patient blood pressure, heart activity, blood oxygen saturation and breathing activity.
• Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
• Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.

• Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
• Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
• Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
• Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
• Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

• Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
• Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
• Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
• Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
• Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Administered, including titration of Cardiac IV drips including Cardizem, Dobutamine, Levophed. Heparin and insulin drips were also routinely administered with nursing care.

• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Job responsibility includes caring for patients with critical needs after suffering traumatic brain injuries, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, sepsis, as well as complete oversight of patients medical needs.
• Cardiac care includes Cardiac drips/titration (Heparin. Levophed, Dobutamine, Amrinone) as well as telemetry monitoring.
• Respiratory care includes monitoring patients dependent on ventilator support along with weening process, percussion, suctioning, bedside assist to place endotracheal tube, restraint monitoring with new endotracheal tubes/new trachs per hospital policy.
• Overall care includes monitoring diabetic patients, IV therapy via central and midline catheters; including monitoring and dressing changes per protocol. Enteral feelings with site assessment and care, extensive wound care involving multiple steps for levels 1-4 staged wounds, as well as complete head to toe assessment for early intervention/prevention of the many complications that may arise.
• Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
• Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
• Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
• Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
• Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
• Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
• Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
• Devised strategies to streamline admissions and discharge processes to ensure patients are seen promptly.

• Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
• House supervisor/charge nurse over a three floor multi unit facility; including ventilator patients (LTAC), psychiatric unit, and rehabilitation unit to assist with recovery post debilitating medical events.
• Responsibilities included leading staff in emergency situations, fielding family complaints, staff teaching/disciplines to implement learning for staff and the best quality of care possible for the patient.
• Other tasks included medication pass, wound care, head to toe assessment, patient teaching, and admissions and discharges from facility.
• Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
• Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
• Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.

• Delivered care to patients on rotation, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care for the choices program in the state of TN.
• Responsible for coordinating care for patients physical needs receiving time from the program for assistance with bathing, cleaning home, traveling to doctors appointments or to run errands to assists patients in receiving needed medications, food, or household supplies.
• Also responsible for patient/family teaching on medication, disease process and safety to assist them to be able to stay in their home and live as independently as possible, increasing or decreasing hours of care based on need, while utilizing the best financial outcome for the choices program. Moving patients from nursing facilities into the community was also tasked to care coordinators.

• Trained new LPN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
• Shift charge nurse, available to assist staff with patient care or advice as well as admit/discharge patients to facility.
• Also responsible for contacting MD with complications, writing orders, implementing care, as well as updating care plans/other documentation.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
• Prepared all required treatment records and reports.
• Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.

• Selected and implemented effective materials and methods to properly teach students critical concepts to prepare them for a successful career in the health care industry post graduation.
• Skills students learned included system assessments. v/s assessment, sterile procedures, medical terminology/abbreviations, as well as professional dress, interviewing skills including proper grammer.
• Student intern program included job shadowing in areas of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dentistry, Nursing Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, Labor & Delivery and Surgery.
• Students also had the option to join the vocational club HOSA, Health Occupation Students of America, which offered travel opportunities for students to compete in areas of study, at Regional, State and National levels.
• Fostered students' self-esteem and love of learning by maintaining welcoming and positive classroom environment.
• Designed and coordinated health-centered training programs for local organizations.

• Led and motivated over 100 employees through supervision, training and coaching on duties and daily operational activities.
• Duties for job included managing the direct support staff who cared for service recipients with mental disabilities as well as manage the overall health care needs of the client.
• Office duties included classes to certify direct support staff in medication administration, as well as seizure, nebulizer and oxygen classes. Duties also included assisting with investigations of potential abuse or neglect, staff corrective actions, maintaining narcotic counts and disposal while assuring the service recipient receives the best care possible.

• First assignment was inpatient rehabilitation assisting patients to recover to optimal level after CVAs, myocardial Infarction, knee replacements, severe MVAs, and other depilating diseases.
• Second assignment was a Med Surg unit which included an assortment of cases including post surgery (abdominal, heart, orthopedic) with most patients on monitored telemetry.

Both floors kept my nursing skills were well utilized and included the following...

• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
• Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
• Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
• Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 45 bed medical-surgical unit.

• Selected and implemented effective materials and methods to properly teach students critical concepts to prepare them for a successful career in the health care industry post graduation.
• Skills students learned included system assessments. v/s assessment, sterile procedures, medical terminology/abbreviations, as well as professional dress, interviewing skills including proper grammer.
• Student intern program included job shadowing in areas of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dentistry, Nursing Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, Labor & Delivery and Surgery.
• Students also had the option to join the vocational club HOSA, Health Occupation Students of America, which offered travel opportunities for students to compete in areas of study, at Regional, State and National levels.

• Managed performance of 30 person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
• Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
• Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
• Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff as needed.
• Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
• Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
• Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
• Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
• Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
• Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
• Treated complex wounds not healed in 1-6 weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
• Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
• Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
• Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
• Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
• Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
• Monitored and managed referral volume according to staff availability.

• Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
• Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
• Improved patients' respiratory condition symptoms by through effective treatment plans.
• Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
• Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
• Completed interperitoneal dialysis using strict sterile procedure.
• Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
• Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
• Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
• Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
• Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.