Scott Wolfe, RN BSN

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Relief Charge Nurse.

• Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
• Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
• Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
• Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
• Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems

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