Ronda Ward

• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
• Assisted surgeons in post-operative procedures, ensuring optimal wound healing and preventing complications.
• Assisted in maintaining clean and organized work environment, adhering to infection control standards for optimal patient health.
• Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with surgical team.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
• Promoted teamwork among nursing staff, fostering supportive environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

• Preop patients for surgical procedure. Verifying preop testing has been completed and reported to anesthesia, physician and cleared for surgery.
• Postoperatively receive patient from anesthesia and OR nurse and obtain report.

Give discharge instructions and verify understanding and notify of follow up appointments.

Discharge patient home when stable per anesthesia protocol.

• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• 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 recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• 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.
• Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
• Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
• Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
• Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
• Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
• Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• using MEDITECH system, assessed and prepared patients for same day surgeries. discharged and provided post surgery education to patients and families.
• started peripheral IV access and maintained patency for surgery.

• Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.
• Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
• Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.
• Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.
• Collected blood samples using phlebotomy best practices and labeled specimens for testing.
• Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
• Prepared charts for clinic patients, gathering hospital records and test results.
• Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
• Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
• Used EPIC to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information such as in-house laboratory test results and clinician orders.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• 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.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
• Cared for patients recovering from CHEMOTHERAPY and INTRAVESICLE procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
• Administered BCG treatments for bladder cancer
• Administered heparin and DMSO treatments for interstitial cystitis, monitored pt symptoms and watched for potential side effects from treatments.
• managed timed regimens for cyclical treatments regarding maintenance health for prostate and bladder cancers.
• worked closely with insurance companies to obtain prior authorization for procedures and medications.

• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• 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.
• Managed patients in 24 hour observation unit, pre and post surgery.
• managed acute illness during 24-48 hour observation status.
• started and maintained iv access for blood transfusions, medications, and iv fluids.
• performed phlebotomy for lab tests
• notified physicians regarding lab results and followed through on physician orders and monitored pt outcomes
• Trained and provided preceptorship to new hire RN's and patient techs.

• Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
• Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
• Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
• Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
• Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
• Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
• Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
• Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.