Compassionate Charge Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, staff supervision, and emergency response. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to ensure optimal patient outcomes and team performance.
- Oversee unit operations by providing leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical and emotional needs to ensure personalized and effective care.
- Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate individualized nursing care plans to optimize patient outcomes.
- Establish and maintain therapeutic rapport with patients by upholding professional boundaries, demonstrating respect for personal space, providing undivided attention, and maintaining rational detachment in challenging situations.
- Provided patient care across Medical-Surgical, Pulmonary, and OBGYN units, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse patient populations.
- Assisted 9-18 patients per shift with daily activities, including feeding, bathing, dressing, and mobility exercises, to promote comfort and well-being.
- Regularly monitored and documented vital signs to track patient progress and detect any changes in condition.
- Supported nursing staff by obtaining lab specimens and initiating peripheral IV placements, contributing to efficient and timely patient care.
- Analyzed and identified cardiac arrhythmias, deviations, and changes from patients' baseline rhythms to support timely medical interventions.
- Regularly documented critical vital signs, including cardiac rhythm, heart rate, heart blocks, and pulse oximetry, to maintain accurate patient records, and facilitate informed clinical decisions.