SHARON WHITE

• Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
• Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
• Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
• Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
• Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
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A clinical nurse in fast paced general surgery practice. I intake all patients and obtain pre-op medical history, assist surgeons within office procedures, work with insurance companies for pre-authorization of surgeries and medications. I provide pre-op and post-op assistance to patients.

• Conducted 40 patient assessments per day to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs
• Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
• Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
• Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
• Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
• Served as clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
• Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Implemented and monitored infection control protocols.
• Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care.
• Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.

• Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
• Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
• Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
• Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
• Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
• Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
• Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
• Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude
• Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect
• Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications
• Administered medications and injections to patients
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities