Valerie Burmeister

• Provided care for 10+ elderly residents, focusing on managing chronic conditions and post-op cares.
• Consulted and coordinated with health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient cares.
• Anticipated needs of aging adults to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
• Recognized and managed geriatric syndromes common to older adults and aided physician during examination and treatment of patient.
• Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
• Assisted patients with their ADL's (activities of daily living) and encouraged patients to perform basic needs independently to promote self-esteem.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IV's administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers, family members, Doctors, lab results, and other Healthcare facilities.

This Registered Nurse job had very similar duties to TCU nurse position at Cerenity Care Center:

• Assisted with mobility, physical therapy, and daily living activities for geriatric patients. Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Conducted wellness assessments during patient rounds, ensuring early detection of health issues.