Rebecca Falkner

Florence Nightingale Award

• Outpatient setting admitting patients for Endoscopies and Colonoscopies.
• Gathering information about their history, medications, previous hospitalizations, surgeries.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses in outpatient settings.
• Conducted routine assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
• Assisted in minor procedures, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
• Streamlined patient intake processes, enhancing workflow efficiency within the clinic.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses in outpatient settings.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Educated patients and families on health management and treatment protocols.
• Conducted routine assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
• Assisted in minor procedures, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
• Trained new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices for patient care.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

• Streamlined patient intake processes, enhancing workflow efficiency within the clinic.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and team cohesion in care delivery.
• Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
• Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
• Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
• Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.

• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
• Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
• Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
• Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
• Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.