Sandy Adams

Prepared inpatient and outpatients for treadmill and chemical stress tests. tilt table tests, TEE and synchronized cardioversions. Performing admission data bases and discharge instructions. Assisted physicians throughout these procedures and throughout there recovery period. Ensured patients were safe and took lifesaving interventions whenever necessary including giving emergency medications, po meds, IV injections and IV drips. As well as performing life saving measures, CPR, ACLS whenever needed, transferring patients to the cath lab, ICU and the floors and discharge them to home.

Oversaw the operations of the clinic, patients and staff. Supervised and train staff. Performed pre and post clinical assessments. Started the patients catheters and Central lines and started and ended there treatments. Ensured that all patients were comfortable and well taken care of. Intervened with medications and CPR measures and sent patients to the hospital whenever necessary.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Started IV's and monitored and cared for CVL's, Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with Brain injuries, cardiac disease, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as multiple critical care drips, complex wounds and ventilator management.