Ruth Hudson

• Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
• Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
• Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient care delivery within the medical-surgical setting.
• Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on best practices within the medical-surgical nursing field.
• Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, resulting in improved morale and enhanced coordination of care efforts.
• Ensured continuity of care during transfer or discharge by communicating relevant patient information to the appropriate healthcare providers or facilities.
• Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
• Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of trust and promoting positive relationships.
• Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
• Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
• Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice and fostering clinical competence.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.

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