Patricia Deweese

Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize patient needs for available inpatient placement throughout 17 area-wide HCA facilities and assisted with transportation needs among the hospitals and emergency rooms.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

• "Floated" among all med surg units; maintained BLS, ACLS, and ONS chemotherapy certifications

• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
• Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
• Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
• Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
• Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.
• Efficiently managed caseloads while adhering to regulatory guidelines ensuring compliance with Medicare conditions of participation.
• Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through proactive communication and coordination of patient services.
• Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.