PAULINE BECKFORD

• Telemetry / Trauma Nursing provide ongoing monitoring of patients hemodynamic statuses via labs, vitalssigns, interpreting telemetry strips and reporting to physicians changes in status, administration ofprescribed medication, insertion and management of peripheral lines and maintaining central lines,timely documentation and patient and family education on disease process management.
• Administered medications and treatments to patients, monitoring responses closely.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

• home health case manager. Perform admission/discharge/recertifications. Home health aide and licensepractical nurse supervision. Medication administrations including intravenous chemotherapy and inatropic medication, wound care using wound vac.instruction on chronic disease process management, diet and medication management. Experience withHome care home base charting. Knowledgeable of Medicare guidelines and oasis documentation.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

• Complete Admission assessments/evaluation for home health care, including recertification, dischargesand Home health Aide /Licensed Practical supervision. Provide direct Patient care such as complex woundcare , diabetic care and management, IV therapy , routine labs, patient / caregivers education on core-morbidities disease process management and medication management. Knowledgeable of Medicareguidelines, oasis. Documentation and proficient in using HCHB electronic software.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Relocated out of the country

• Provide end of life care to terminally ill patients in a hospital/ hospice unit .Administered medication asdirected by physician including pain management. Provide emotional support to family members in crisisand case conference with members of the interdisciplinary team to find the best solution to promoteemotional /physical wellness.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• 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.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

• Registered Nurse/ Field nurse: Provide direct patient care including wound care, IV therapy, routinelabs, SOC, Recertification, Discharges, LPN/ HHA supervision, Disease process management ,MedicationManagement, Diabetes care and management and Patient Family teachings on management of core-morbidities.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.