Patti Medcalf

• Administered medications and treatments in compliance with established protocols.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
• Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline nursing workflows effectively.
• Conducted patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to standards.
• 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.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

Work as day charge nurse, ensuring residents needs, Medications assessments, worked also as MDS Nurse worked also in 2019 , I currently still work PRN

Managed 130 bed facility, ensured State and Federal guidelines where adhered to, provided training for all new employees, maintained all training for all employees. MDS and tile system

Managed 110 bed facility, ensured State and Federal guidelines where adhered to, provided training for all new employees, maintained all training for all employees. MDS and tile system Went back k to work in Sept 2007 as DON

Worked ER while also, maintaining EMS, went on all runs for my shift until 1994

When they hired Paramedics. Assisted the MD in care for all patients. Assisted with all procedures. Set up sterile fields

• Administered medications and treatments under physician direction, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team promptly.
• Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort during recovery processes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of treatment regimens.
• Implemented infection control measures, maintaining sanitary environments and reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections.
• Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Streamlined patient intake processes, improving operational efficiency within nursing departments.
• Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job Title.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, ensuring safe practices were maintained throughout each encounter.
• Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, alleviating stressors associated with caring for loved ones at home.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Provided excellent wound care management, resulting in faster healing times for patients with complex wounds.
• Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education to patients and their families.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.