Nicole Ross

• Provided culturally competent technical nursing services

• Delivered patient education and counseling for citizens in the surrounding Orangeburg and Calhoun counties

• Provided nursing care per agency policies/procedures, standing medical orders, and patient specific medical orders

• Reviewed immunization status, administered age appropriate vaccines per standing orders

• Ordered, stored and processed vaccine in accordance with DHEC policy and procedures

• Administered vaccines according to Agency policy and as stipulated within the Nurse Practice Act

• Documented care provided in accordance with agency policy/procedure

• Assessed and monitored patients after delivery to ensure proper recovery and healing

• Cleaned and monitored newborns

• Checked vitals and Cesarean incisions if applicable

• Dispensed pain medication and/or antibiotics as needed

• Provided education to patients regarding infant care

• Assisted and guided patients through the emotional aspects of birth recovery and its key focal points

• Administered oral medications, IV injections, IV fluids and blood administration

• Recorded assessments and managed Foley catheters

• Worked under the supervision of the on-site physician and reported all abnormalities • Admitted patients with abnormalities such as ectopic pregnancies and anemia with hemoglobin of 6 or less

• Cared for medical patients with NG tubes, DM, HTN, and (Med-Surg)

• Cared for patients after surgery such as hysterectomy, and cesarean sections

• Facilitated nursing care through all phases of care, while taking into consideration the patient’s age and developmental needs

• Collaborated and supported the plan of care as determined by the physician and healthcare team; treated patients as approved by the physician

• Performed re-evaluation of the patient as necessary and adjusted the patient’s treatment program as needed

• Educated and instructed the patient’s family and other staff as required

• Counseled the patient’s family in meeting nursing and related needs

• Documented all care and intervention

• Notified the patient’s physician and any other responsible staff of significant patient health changes in a timely manner

• Attended the physician appointments with the patient

• Served as the lead nurse during day to day clinical operations

• Ensured medical supplies were stocked and distributed for daily use

• Performed immunizations, collected specimens and obtained blood for lab tests

• Performed routine daily patient care

• Received training and operated the Medicat Data System for student medical information management