Robert Neil Absalon

Provides direct and indirect nursing care and professional nursing services in the care of patients.

• Utilizes nursing process to obtain nursing histories, perform physical assessment and vital signs, identify patients' problems, prioritize identified problems, develop patient care plans.
• Prepares patient for examinations, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures.
• Observes patients' response to treatment; monitor their condition; records all observations on appropriate forms and relays them promptly to the attending physician and/or appropriate personnel.
• Administers medication as ordered observing ten rights in medication administration, monitors patients' response and documents in the electronic medication administration record.
• Communicates and accurately documents all relevant information and focus of care as assigned utilizing established standards.
• Maintains positive professional interpersonal relationship with patients and their families, co-workers and other members of the health care team.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Used medical equipment in delivering patient care.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.