Seasoned Unit Manager offering 9 plus years nursing experience and success in leading teams while providing exceptional care to residents in long term care facilities. Proficient in all aspects of patient care and highly adept in working closely with physicians to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Proven leader focused on developing clinically competent, patient-focused teams. In-depth experience in clinical documentation management and regulatory compliance with all state mandates.
Responsible for the nursing care of pediatric patient population from newborns to early adulthood.
Assisted with routine physical exams as well as the administration of treatments for sick patients
Administered oral and intra muscular injectable mediations, nebulizer treatments.
Administered vaccines and immunizations from 1 month old to young adult.
Responsible for planting and reading PPD intradermal tests.
Perfomed pediatric telephone triage
Obtained blood and body fluids as ordered by physician for clinical diagnosis and administered and read rapid testing such as strep, flu, mono spot and pregnancy.