Paula Kelley

Providing hospice care in the home as a private duty independent contractor.

• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Provided direct patient care in various departments, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
• Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
• Maintained accurate patient records using hospital electronic health record systems.
• Participated in staff meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
• Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and best practices for patient care.
• Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
• Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
• Supervised licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants and other staff members.
• Instructed new nurses on proper techniques for providing patient care.
• Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Provided emotional support to patients dealing with serious illness or injury.

• Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced long-term acute care environment.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety and effectiveness.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Conducted patient assessments to identify health issues and formulate nursing interventions.
• Educated patients and families on health management and discharge planning processes.
• Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in patient care.
• Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Responded to emergency situations with swift, effective interventions to ensure patient safety.
• Documented patient progress notes in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented all medication administration accurately.
• Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
• Educated family members about disease processes, medications, treatments and expected outcomes.
• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques, diet, exercise regimens and preventative measures to promote health maintenance.
• Performed numerous diagnostic tests such as EKGs, blood draws, and catheterizations, according to established standards of practice.
• Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.

• Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Assisted in wound care and dressing changes following hospital protocols.
• Documented patient progress and observations in electronic health records.
• Trained new nursing staff on clinical procedures and hospital policies.
• Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control practices.
• Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.