Rebecca Pauley

• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff and physicians promptly.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for patients.
• 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.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
• 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.
• Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
• Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
• Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
• Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Worked under a RN, I administered medications, did treatments. I tried to help the CNA as much as possible with the residents care. This was my first job after I graduated from Garnet Career Center in August 1986.