Tina Pierce

• Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
• Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
• Coordinate and facilitate patient care through assessment, evaluation, planning, and implementation
• Communicate patient needs to a variety of care team members and follow up accordingly
• Manage discharge plans upon completion of treatment
  Work collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and nurses to ensure high quality care
• Act as the patient's advocate as it relates to insurance coverage and financial assistance
• Maintain the patient's comprehensive clinical record through detailed documentation
• Coordinate with third party payors on a regular basis
• Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
• Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
• Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
• Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
• Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

1. Maintains certification in ACLS per national standard (for Registered Nurse performing moderate sedation).

2. Prepares patient for procedure through education, obtaining lab work, initiating venous access, and medicating the patient as needed.

3. Explains procedure(s) and provide age-appropriate pre-procedure instructions to patients and their significant other.

4. Administers moderate sedation to patients undergoing invasive procedures under the direction of the anesthesiologist (if applicable).

5. Reports changes in patient’s condition and aids in emergency measures as required.

6. Administers post-procedure care and instructions.

7. Provides assistance in positioning C-Arm device for Physician, as needed.

8. Applies the nursing process in the assessment and care of pain & spine center patients.

• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Enhanced continuity of care by maintaining detailed records of patient interactions, treatment plans, and progress towards identified goals.
• Recognized for consistently demonstrating strong clinical judgment, technical competence, and dedication to providing exceptional patient care.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining a strong focus on individualized care.
• Skillfully managed crises situations involving aggressive behavior or medical emergencies by applying appropriate de-escalation techniques or initiating lifesaving interventions as needed.
• Measured and recorded weight, height, body temperature and blood pressure for average of 30 patients per day.
• Increased patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns, empathetic listening, and thoughtful explanations of medical procedures.
• Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
• Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.

Duties of Position

Responsibilities of Position

• Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.

Labor & Delivery responsibilities:

• Providing information, guidance, and hands-on clinical care to pregnant women.
• Monitoring fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions during labor.
• Coaching women, assisting with any complications and administering medications during birth.
• Performing tests on newborns after birth.
• Providing guidance to new mothers on all aspects of recovery and infant care.
• Using equipment and administering medications related to labor, delivery, and the care of newborns.

Postpartum responsibilities:

• ssess the condition of the mother and baby immediately after birth.
• Provide care for the mother and baby during the initial postpartum period.
• Monitor the mother and baby for any complications during the postpartum period.
• Provide education and support to the mother and her family during the postpartum period.
• Discharge the mother and baby when they are ready to go home

Nursery responsibilities:

• Administering medication and treatments to babies
• Caring for infants, including changing diapers, feeding and holding the babies when their parents are unable
• Assisting doctors with examinations, treatment plans and surgeries
• Collaborating with doctors to create care plans
• Maintaining patient records
• Educating parents on how to care for their baby outside of the hospital, including teaching new parents how to feed and swaddle their baby
• Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients'' needs were met, their rights respected, and their concerns addressed promptly.
• Enhanced continuity of care by maintaining detailed records of patient interactions, treatment plans, and progress towards identified goals.