Sarah Allen

• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
• Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
• Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Software.
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
• Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
• Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Hospice Nurse in the home care setting. Assisted patient’s and caregivers with end of life care.