Training/ trainer : I created a training manual, and assisted with Patty as we updated it, Trainer of new employees on our nursing team
Schedules- helped when Patty was gone- made adjustments with call offs, people leaving early, and making sure the team was balanced out and providers were taken care of
Daily Huddles with team and providers- Azara prepped, CHIRP, records, telephone encounters, orders entered, meds entered, referrals entered, medicines entered for providers, immunizations figured out entered, diagnostic testing ordered and scheduled, prior auth sent for, mammograms, future appointments , patient education, visit summaries immunizations entered- accurate charting and following guidelines
team work, and communication multiple times a day so our team is together
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.