Patrice Charles

• Provided primary care utilizing the nursing process In collaboration with other nursing disciplines
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
• Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
• Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
• Initiate and monitor intravenous therapy,administered medications, nutritional feedings,tracheostomy care, wound management

Performed Charge Nurse duties and responsibilities for this 36 bed unit in collaboration with Head Nurse and Supervisor

• Assessed the immediate and continuing needs of patients and established priorities for appropriate interventions based on acuity level
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Ensured compliance with standards of nursing care, in- hospital policies and procedures,infection control OSHA and other regulatory guidelines
• Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.