Nicole Akins

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions. Chart audits to review any concerns with staff and medications
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs. Lead a team to review Hcap scores.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assist with scheduling and leading approx 45 employees
• KPI metrics with our Reach board

I work in different departments throughout the hospital to float and assist when needed.

I work in cancer care infusion center, monitoring and administration of chemo therapy along with care plans and education for patient and families. We also do antibiotic infusions and iron infusions.

I work in the emergency room assessing and documenting and working with physicians.

If we do not have a hospitalist on medical floor I will work with physicians to see patients and to scribe. When needed I assist with pre and post op care of patients in surgery.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs for individuals with disabilities.
• Medications reviews
• Teaching of medication classes for direct support staff to be educated and able to pass a test to pass medications to clients.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Completed nurse assessments, medication reconciliation, care plans, education

Procedures, conscious sedation, working with radiology team and radiologist for best patient outcome

Instructor for licensed practical nurses in a clinical setting.

Monitoring medication passes, patient care, assessments, care plans