Rhonda Conn

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Administered care to patients in the ED/OBS, chest pain center department at Johnson City Medical Center.

• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute disease processes.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
• Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
• Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
• Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
• Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
• Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients on how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
• Nominated for Daisy Award by patient and his family at this hospital.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.

• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
• Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
• Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
• Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
• Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
• Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
• Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.