- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported significant changes to the healthcare team.
Administer intravenous drips, including heparin, Amiodarone, nitroglycerin, Cardene,, milrinone, and Lasix.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and discharge instructions.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results accurately.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and patient care procedures.
- Administered injections and IV therapy and placed IV catheters.
- Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Observed, evaluated, recorded and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of residents.
- Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
- Prepared medical equipment to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Interviewed patients and families to assess needs and risk categories to develop and implement appropriate plans of care.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans for discharged patients.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications that could improve their overall health status.
- Participated in daily rounds with the healthcare team to discuss patient progress and plan of care changes.
- Actively participated in unit meetings regarding changes in policy or procedures related to PCU services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Instructed newly hired nurses on proper techniques for administering medications and treatments safely.
- Encouraged an environment of respect among all members of the healthcare team while advocating for the best interest of the patient.
- Assisted with training students who were completing clinical rotations through our facility.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations such as HIPAA laws pertaining to maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Performed assessments of new admissions in order to create individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.