Terrence Sadowski

Provided comprehensive patient assessments to determine care needs and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effectiveness and safety of treatments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize recovery outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care instructions.
• Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for patient care and adherence to protocols.
• Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
• Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
• Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Charge Nurse for a 28 Bed Multi service Unit.
• Worked closely with the VA Hospital Hampton, VA to administer care to veterans who could not be accommodated by the VA.
• Worked with Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy in order to achieve Optimal results for our patients prior to Discharge and determine Discharge requirements

• Administered patient care, including medication management and vital sign monitoring and acculturate charting.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Educated patients and family prior to discharge on post op instructions.
• Provided care to Post-Op Orthopedic and Neuro Surgical Patients.
• Worked closely with the Case Management Team to arrange for Post operative Rehab as required.
• 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.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.