administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
Maintain exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepare a list of medical supplies needed. Prepare equipment and assist physicians during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
Observe, record and report patients' condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Educate patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications.
Greet patients and preparing them for physician examination. Screen patients for appropriation information. Instructs patients on collection of samples and tests; triage patients appropriately.
Review patient records and other pertinent information.
Respond to patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications, treatment instructions and test results per provider instructions.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Healthcare for Women
04.1992 - 02.2013
Responsible for supervision of 13 clinical staff
Conducted regular performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for growth.
Contributed to the development of organizational policies and procedures related to nursing care delivery, promoting a consistent approach to patient care across all clinical service lines.
Managed nursing schedules and staffing levels, ensuring optimal coverage for daily work flow without compromising patient care standards.
Registered Nurse
Brigham Medical Associates
04.1984 - 04.1992
Directed patient care
Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Administered medications and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
St Luke’s Hospital
09.1983 - 05.1984
Trained to work:
Labor and Delivery Room, Newborn Nursery, Charge Nurse Post Partum Unit, Scrub and Circulator Nurse for Cesarean Sections
Visiting Registered Nurse
VNA Manchester
07.1982 - 09.1983
Assessed home situations of patients to recommend parameters to best meet identified needs.
Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation and timely communication with healthcare providers.
Managed time effectively while visiting multiple patients daily without compromising high standards of care delivery or attention to detail during assessments.
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
St Luke’s Hospital
06.1980 - 01.1982
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
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