RACKEL-LEE MURPHY-THOMPSON

Full-time, 36 hours per week ( 3 days, 12 hours)

• Total care of patients after orthopedic surgery.
• Communicated effectively with patients by listening attentively to their concerns and responding appropriately.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
• Assessed patient needs and implemented care plans accordingly.
• Provided patient education on disease process, medications, nutrition, and self-care activities.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to physician.
• Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions or side effects.
• Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessment data, treatments, medications, progress notes using the Cerner charting system.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
• Conducted routine physical assessments of patients' conditions including height and weight measurements and other tests when necessary.
• Carry out admissions and discharges.
• Pain management using PCA infusion, intravenous, and oral medications.
• Care of patients after arthroplasty, spinal fusion, amputation, and various other orthopedic procedures.
• Care of patients with medical conditions, e.g., pneumonia, chronic kidney failure, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, etc.

Full-time, 48 hours per week ( 4 days, 12 hours)

• Total care of patients with various neurological conditions and other medical conditions.
• Carry out admissions and discharges.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
• Promoted positive customer service experiences through courteous interactions with patients, visitors, co-workers.
• Daily assessments and documentation of all patients using the Cerner computer charting system.
• Assessed patient needs and implemented care plans accordingly.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to physician.
• Provided patient education on disease process, medications, nutrition, and self-care activities.
• Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions or side effects.
• Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.

Full-time, 48 hours per week ( 4 days, 12 hours)

• Care of patients before and after Cardiac Catheterizations, pacemaker placements, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, Cardioversion, Ablations, and Watchman placement, etc.
• Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Removal of arterial and venous sheaths after heart catheterizations, initiate and maintain stasis from bleeding.
• Administration and monitoring of patients on cardiac medications/infusions, e.g. Nitroglycerin, Cardizem, and amiodarone, etc.
• Educating patients before and after their procedures, along with discharge teaching.
• Daily assessments and documentation of all patients using the Cerna documenting system.
• Insertion of IV accesses, blood draws, and collection of other specimens.
• Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
• Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
• Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
• Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.

Part Time, 32 hours per week ( 4 days, 8 hours) worked additional days per week based on staffing needs

• Prepares, carries out, evaluates, and revises treatment plans for individual residents based on recommendations of the physician.
• Make nursing assessments of residents as necessitated by the condition of the resident, and on a quarterly basis for the completion of the minimum data set (MDS).
• Assist with scheduling of staff, ensuring proper coverage on each shift, and delegating nursing assignments.
• Verifying physician orders and ensuring the availability of medications.
• Assist with chart reviews on a monthly basis.
• Monitor care for retired veterans who are dealing with PTSD, depression, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other psychological and medical conditions.
• Evaluated residents' outcomes against established standards of care.
• Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding residents' care.
• Conducted daily rounds to assess residents' conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss residents' progress toward desired outcomes.
• Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each resident.
• Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
• Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
• Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
• Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual residents based on their needs.
• Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
• Coordinated and performed residents' admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
• Oversee medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
• Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.

Full Time 36 hours per week ( 3 days, 12 hours)

• Collaborate and communicate with multiple disciplines to carry out effective care.
• Carry out admission and discharge teaching.
• Medicate patients as prescribed. Blood administration and monitoring. Collect specimens, e.g., stool, urine, etc.
• Care of patients before and after GI, renal, joint, head, spine, and neck procedures.
• Assessed patient health needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and maintained medical records.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to plan for patient care.
• Monitored vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and pain levels.
• Performed physical assessments of patients according to established protocols.
• Conducted therapeutic procedures including wound dressing changes, catheterizations, injections and IV therapy administration.
• Instructed family members regarding proper homecare techniques following discharge from hospital or clinic visits.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and care provided in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Participated in continuing education activities related to professional practice standards.
• Conducted preoperative assessments prior to surgical procedures.
• Provided postoperative care for surgical patients at bedside or during transport within facility.
• Ensured adherence to safety regulations while caring for acutely ill or injured patients.
• Facilitated communication between healthcare team members regarding patient status changes or concerns.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS), Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, and EPIC Charting system.

Full Time 40 hours per week ( 5 days, 8 hours) worked additional days to cover staffing needs

• Scheduled and executed patient admissions and discharges.
• Assisted nursing manager in supervising staff.
• Managed inventory and directed the allocation of tasks to staff members within the unit
• Conducts physical assessments of patients, triaging and providing ongoing monitoring, while promptly notifying physicians.
• Performed various procedures such as applying splints, removing sutures, changing dressings, swabbing throats for cultures, and collecting body fluid specimens and blood draws.
• Successfully applied prescribed drugs and therapy based on established procedures.
• Contributed to the execution of minor surgical procedures including debridement, suturing, and chest tube insertion/removal.
• Accompanied emergency and non-emergency clients via ambulance to appropriate institutions for further care.
• Monitored and evaluated clients requiring defibrillation and cardioversion.
• Respected patient dignity and minimized discomfort through various duties including bedpan changes, diapering, drainage bag emptying, and bathing.
• Handled medical emergencies, including burns, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetics/DKA/hypoglycemia, motor vehicle accidents, immunocompromised cases, sepsis, gun shot wounds, etc.
• Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
• Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
• Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
• Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
• Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.

Full-time, 40 hours per week (5 days, 8 hours). Worked additional days to cover staff needs.

• Executed diverse healthcare tasks such as performing splint applications and dressing changes, conducting suture removals and collecting fluid specimens from patients.
• Monitored, assessed, and addressed symptoms and changes in patients' conditions; effectively documenting and reporting all findings.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
• Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
• Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
• Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
• Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
• Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
• Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
• Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
• Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
• Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
• Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
• Conducted pre and post-surgical patient care
• Ensured proper monitoring of neonates receiving CPAP mode of support.
• Supervised and administered life support equipment for patients.
• Provided emergency care and continued care for patients with various medical conditions, including gunshot wounds, stab wounds, fractures, myocardial infarction, hypertension, pulmonary edema/embolism, burns, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, motor vehicle accidents, hernia repair, and cholecystectomy.
• Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
• Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
• Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
• Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
• Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
• Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
• Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
• Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
• Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
• Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.