Veronica Skiles

Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital

Indianapolis, IN

07.2008 - Current

Care for patients in a 48-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Observe and document patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including but not limited to permanent pacemaker implant, left/right heart catheterization, VATS
Accurately document treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Train new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
Participated in committees to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes regarding the hyperglycemia protocol
Strengthen training and nursing knowledge taking part in and helping to construct education programs and workshops, including the "Heart Failure Resource Nurse" program, the "Diabetes Resource Nurse program," as well as a unit based PCT training program
Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

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