Zalmico Harmon

• Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
• Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
• Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
• Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
• Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

• Level 1 Trauma ICU
• Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
• Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
• Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
• Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
• Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration of ordered drips used to treat these systems.

• Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
• Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
• Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
• Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
• Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.

• Covid-19 Contract

• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Oversaw efficient nursing operations in [Number]-bed long-term care unit.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
• Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
• Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Supervised ancillary staff of on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
• Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
• Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
• Supervised and mentored employees in ER department through continuous training, open communication.
• Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
• Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
• Determined patient injury and illness by performing triage on incoming patients daily.
• Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.

ADITIONAL EXPERIENCE

During my years at Hadley Memorial Hospital I also worked for Med Staff and Contemporary Nursing agencies Per Diem at Wash. Hosp. Ctr., D.C. General Hospital, WRAMC and Greater Southeast Comm. Hospital. All in Acute/Critical Care Settings.

• Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
• Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
• Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
• Collected blood and urine samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
• Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
• Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
• Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
• Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.