Wendy FIGEL

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
• Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum
• Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems
• Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders
• Questioned patients to garner information about side effects, mobility and energy levels, documenting information in Epic
• Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures
• Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care
• Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
• 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
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
• Administered medications to 7-8 patients and monitored response to medications

) Supervise and direct daily nursing care activities as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with accepted standards of nursing practice and regulation. Promote a positive, physical, emotional and psychosocial environment for the residents. Manage the nursing caseload while coordinating the efforts of the team to enhance the lives of the residents. Wound Care per protocol.