Vanya Black

Vaccination and/or observation coordinated with the RN

Cross-trained with data entry

Follow established policies and procedures for quality control performance and documentation

Follow all safety, infection control and OSHA Blood Bourne pathogens

Respect and maintain the confidentiality of information relative to patients

Strive to maintain a positive work environment

• Record a patient’s medical history accurately
• Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc
• Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc
• Monitor patients’ condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
• Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc
• Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
• Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
• Communicate with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions

• Roomed patients and performed physical examinations such as vital signs, took blood and urine samples and ordered diagnostic tests
• Explained procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families
• Administered medications using age appropriate guidelines
• Provided Point of Care testing for glucose and PT/INR
• Performed phlebotomy duties
• Performed EKGs

• Provide professional care to patients at the rehabilitation center, delivering skilled nursing care in routine/stressful periods at the highest standards of excellence
• Review physical needs, monitor patients’ physical condition, administer approved medications and vaccinations
• Supervise and assess vital changes in a patient's condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results
• Document and record patients’ health status and nursing care
• Participate in interdisciplinary nursing team meetings to improve policies/procedures and to ensure adherence to safety procedures.

• Assumed self-responsibility for all direct patient care activities as indicated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and the Home Health Care policies and procedures
• Ensured privacy for patient and confidentiality of condition and personal information
• Practiced within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and understands legal consequences of nursing action
• Maintained the confidentiality of the patient’s clinical records
• Administered prescribed medications to patients under the specific policies and procedures
• Recorded on the patient’s official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan
• Gave direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed by the patient care plan
• Performed select prescribed treatment and nursing measures for the patient under specific guidelines
• Prepared and recorded clinical notes for the clinical records.

• Provided direct personal care to residents
• Ensured and maintained patient privacy during patient care
• Adhere to HIPPA laws regarding patient information
• Measured vital signs
• Documented patient care tasks using automated computer system
• Ensured resident’s safety and worked in conjunction with nurses to develop programs for residents
• Worked with patients in the Alzheimer’s unit

• Rotations and observations encompassed, Acute, Sub-acute, Med-Surgical, Obstetrics and Psychiatry
• Shadowed experienced RNs managing care of 6-8 patients in the Med-Surgical unit of the facility
• Conducted physical assessments, administered medications, helped with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) feedings, assisted with and observed vaccinations and insulin administration
• Completed head to toe assessment on all assigned patients
• After -shift report concerning quick assessment of patient(s) for their needs, proper IVF infusing, proper O2 being administered, any needs for patients such as pain meds
• Introduced myself and notified patients and family to know how long I would be present that day
• Formed trusting patient/nurse relationships and also trusting relationships with patient caregivers.