Patrice Labeach

• GI; Ortho; General Surgery
• Patient Ratio: 1 - 5/6
• Number of Hospital Beds: 621
• Computer Charting System: Cerner
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• MS / Tele; Ortho; Surgical
• Patient Ratio: 1:5/6
• Number of Hospital Beds: 157
• Computer Charting System: Epic
• Floated to Cardiac unit & sometimes worked as an charge nurse
• Experienced with different types of surgeries including: Appendectomy, Bariatric, Colon Resection, Prostatectomy, TURP, Bladder Irrigation, Carotid Endarterectomy, Hernia Repair, Colectomy, Hip/Knee Replacement, Laminectomy, Spinal Fusion, Joint Fusion
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.

• MS / Tele; Ortho; Surgical
• Patient Ratio: 1:5/6
• Number of Hospital Beds: 157
• Computer Charting System: Epic
• Floated to Cardiac unit & sometimes worked as an charge nurse

Same responsibilities that were stated in above Job Title at same facility.

• MS; Post-Surgical; Bariatric; Ortho
• Patient Ratio: 1 : 5/6
• Number of Hospital Beds, 405
• Computer Charting System: Allscript, Epic
• Experienced with different types of surgeries including: Appendectomy, Bariatric, Colon Resection, Prostatectomy, TURP, Bladder Irrigation, Carotid Endarterectomy, Hernia Repair, Colectomy, Hip/Knee Replacement, Laminectomy, Spinal Fusion, Joint Fusion
• Effectively supervising 70+ staff members including, RNs, and PCTs on a 41 bed surgical unit; conducting the performance and competency evaluations, training, coaching and counseling, interviewing, hiring of staff, and oversight of staff scope of practice
• Reviewing all reported incidents including investigations with staff and patients
• Worked closely with leadership throughout the service, nursing department and other hospital departments to ensure that the highest expectations of all regulatory and professional standards were met, as well as company policies and procedures
• Supervises, counsels, and provides discipline when necessary, to nurse staff to ensure the highest quality care possible
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Oversees and audits changes made to care plans
• Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
• Delivers hands-on care and medicine distribution as needed
• Audits and completes charting, evaluations, medical forms, and other administrative tasks.

• MS / Tele
• Patient Ratio: 1:5/6
• Number of Hospital Beds: 448
• Computer Charting System: Epic
• Post Surgical Unit: Whipple, Appendectomy, Colon Resection, Prostatectomy, TURP, Bladder Irrigation, Carotid Endarterectomy, Hernia Repair, Colectomy
• Utilize remote telemetry monitoring; Heparin Drips, Insulin Drips, PCA Pumps, Epidural
• Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals
• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe and effective outcomes.

• Post-Surgical
• Patient Ratio: 1:5/6
• Number of Hospital Beds: 448
• Computer Charting System: Epic
• Post Surgical Unit: Whipple, Appendectomy, Colon Resection, Prostatectomy, TURP, Carotid Endarterectomy, Hernia Repair, Colectomy
• Mentor and Precept new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals; Nominated Preceptor of the Year (2018)
• Presented at Nursing Grand Rounds Conference on the Whipple procedure (2018)
• Advised patients' family members and caregivers on care instructions
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
• Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
• Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health
• Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

• Assess patients for appropriateness for admission
• Create care plans for professional care givers to follow
• Coordinates with physician about meds needed to be ordered for patient
• Order appropriate equipment and supplies for patient
• Detailed all patient information, including medical histories, past surgeries and medications in admission documentation
• Conducted onsite visits to perform evaluations
• Administered medication in accordance with physician orders to maintain accuracy and compliance
• Gathered entire medical histories and information related to patient's treatment procedure.

• Surgical Oncology
• Patient Ratio: 1 - 4/5
• Number of Hospital Beds: 330
• Computer Charting System: Meditech
• Chemo-Certified: Administration of various Chemotherapy Drugs
• Access/De-access Ports, Maintain sterility of Central Lines (Ports/PICC)
• Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses for emergent concerns
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

• Surgical Oncology, OB / GYN
• Patient Ratio: 1 - 4/5
• Number of Hospital Beds: 903
• Responsibilities: 14P: Gynecology Oncology
• Chemo-Certified: Administration of various Chemotherapy Drugs
• Experienced in surgeries including: Biopsy, Laparoscopy, Myomectomy, Hysterectomy, Colposcopy, Cervical Conization, Dilation and Curettage, Colposcopy, Ovarian Cyst removal
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, leadership functions, research and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and unit operations
• Develop individualized age-specific culturally sensitive nursing plan of care for the patient that is based on a systematic nursing assessment process
• Identify priorities, sets realistic and measurable goals, prescribes and implements nursing interventions in a safe and timely manner