Paw Gashi

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Trinity Hospital

01.2023 - Current

Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Utilized [Software] and [Software] to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

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Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Occupational Health Nurse

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

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Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Occupational Health Nurse

Associate of Science - Nursing Science

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