Thomas Lawrence

• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
• Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
• Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
• Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
• Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
• Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
• Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
• Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
• Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• 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.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

• Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
• Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
• Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
• Ensure the daily work of the department is completed accurately and on time
• Plan, organize, and control the work efforts of 8 to 12 phlebotomists
• Submit schedules and all relevant paperwork to manager for review in a timely fashion
• Draw blood according to procedures for nursing home, housecall, and stat clients
• Responsible for scheduling, staffing, training of new employees and retraining of employees when indicated
• Ensure that the phlebotomy team follows department protocols and procedures; documents and consult with manager concerning disciplinary action when appropriate
• Ensure that all members of the team interact with clients, patients, the public, and other employees in a professional manner and represent the company in a positive fashion
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, clients, and employees. (Member of the safety committee.)

Specimen collection ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.

IV placement

Process and/or send specimens to other labs

Obtain various reports from the computer system