Teresa Frey
Quarryville,PA
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Physicians' Surgery Center LGH
11.2007 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs during pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance procedural efficiency.
- Educated patients on recovery processes and post-surgical care instructions, ensuring understanding and compliance.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing risks associated with surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient conditions to identify potential complications, facilitating timely interventions as needed.
- Streamlined communication processes among multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care coordination.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Coordinated patient care with surgical teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance surgical efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted post-operative assessments to evaluate recovery progress and address complications.
- Streamlined workflow processes to minimize delays and improve operational effectiveness.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Physicians' Surgery Center LGH
11.2007 - Current