Ryann Duhe

• Worked as a nurse technician a year prior on the telemetry unit then transitioned a year later once I earn my BSN, RN
• Educated patients and families on conditions, treatment options and possible outcomes.
• Recorded patient medical history and documented previous or observable symptoms.
• Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
• Acted as resource for patients to address concerns and questions.
• Supervised nursing assistants and aides and delegated work tasks to team strengths.
• Prepared medical equipment to aid physician during examinations and treatment of patients.
• Engaged with patients, learning about each individual and establishing rapport to encourage personal comfort.
• Administered medications to patients and monitored physical responses.
• Assessed patient vital signs and documented diet and exercise habits.
• Evaluated, updated and revised plans of care to achieve intended outcomes.
• Participated in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies.
• Implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures for patient safety.
• Performed wound care and monitored healing progress.
• Educated patients and families on disease management and health maintenance.

• Used phlebotomy skills to obtain blood for testing in-house or at off-site laboratories

• Kept medicines, medical supplies, and linens well-stocked

• Monitored environmental stimuli such as temperature and lighting ot minimize patient stress or discomfort

• Upheld sound safety, environmental and infection control practices

• Physically supported patients with mobility issues to stand, walk and use bathroom facilities

• Attended to patient call signals and took appropriate action

• Documented vital signs ot track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments

• Used Cerner EMR system to update patient health records

• Disinfected patient rooms, bathrooms, and examination areas with strict hygiene standards

• Safeguarded patient confidentiality by observing HIPAA and company- established protocols.

• Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.

• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

• Completed routine preventive maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment

• Prepare hygiene and surgical trays using clean and sterile technique

• Stocked shelves, drawers, and cabinets

• When needed would assist in surgical procedures by handing doctor supplies

• Filed old patient charts in the store room.