ROBERT BUESCHER, RN

Administering the nurse aide and medication aide competency exam per the protocols and procedures approved by the state.

Observing each candidate to demonstrate his/her knowledge during the exam process.

Observing each candidate to demonstrate his/her acquired skills during the exam process.

Submitting the testing documentation to D&SDT-Headmaster for scoring.

• Trained new Nurse Aides and Medication Aides in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new Nurse Aides and Medication Aides to achieve training outcomes.
• Educated caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Assessed student performance using formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
• Enhanced classroom environment for optimal student engagement by incorporating visual aids, multimedia presentations, and hands-on activities.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
• Implemented positive behavior interventions and supports to promote rules and compliance in classroom.

• Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care across multiple healthcare disciplines.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing errors, improving workflow efficiency, and enhancing overall patient satisfaction levels.
• Maintained a positive, patient-centered culture by modeling exceptional nursing care and reinforcing the value of empathy, compassion, and professionalism among team members.
• Promoted a safe and inclusive work environment through effective communication, conflict resolution, and team-building strategies.
• Streamlined patient scheduling processes to maximize facility efficiency and minimize wait times for patients.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.