Pamela Brand

• Collected and documented vital signs and prepped patient for visit with their doctor. Communicated with patient and other healthcare workers and/or family members as needed, and appropriate per HIPAA, regarding care.
• Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
• Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Scheduled appointments for evaluations, small procedures, and regular check ups.

• Collected and documented vital signs and prepped patient for visit with their doctor. Communicated with patient and other healthcare workers and/or family members as needed, and appropriate per HIPAA, regarding care.
• Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
• Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Scheduled appointments for evaluations, small procedures, and regular check ups.

• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.

• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
• Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
• Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
• Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

During this time, I worked in different areas of the company. I was D.O.N for their Assisted living facility for approximately 5 years of the time. Then, I transitioned into their home health care area. This gave me experience in several areas. These include, but aren't limited to, Management of nursing staff, quality assurance, marketing, and patient assessment to decide levels of care and appropriateness for assisted living.

In the home health area I practiced more hands on care.

• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.