Wendy Ioannou

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• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Oversaw 5-6 Nurses and 20 CNAs per shift.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services. as well as maintaining a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• ICU / CVICU
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

• Ensuring proper patient care
• Assisted Unit Nurses and Unit Manager with their respective responsibilities
• Ensuring to maintain proper facility and state protocols
• Direct, manage and provide care for a set number of patients
• Evaluate healthcare needs with patient and family
• Formulate plans, set goals for care, educate patient and family
• Provide leadership and direction to caregivers to ensure optimal patient care
• Assist Physician in evaluation of resident's needs
• Assess and monitor health and safety of residents
• Administer medications and treatments ordered by the Physician within state licensure regulations
• First Responder team member for resident emergencies, coordinated for appropriate medical attention
• Maintain accurate and concise clinical documentation.

• Maintain patient medical history and current records
• Relay test results and patient findings to the Physician
• Evaluate and measure wound conditions.
• Maintained a 95% heal rate with optimal treatment.
• Assess and recommend treatment to the physician.
• Initiate and work closely with Home Health Care agencies for patient treatments
• Patient education on care such as dressing changes, diabetes management, offloading, medication management
• Hyperbaric Unit - preparing and monitoring patients during treatments for adverse effects
• Hyperbaric Unit - operate and monitor hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support systems
• Hyperbaric Unit - equipment checks to ensure units are working properly.

• Ensuring proper patient care
• Assisted Unit Nurses and Unit Manager with their respective responsibilities
• Ensuring to maintain proper facility and state protocols
• Ensuring staffing needs are met and adjusted per state and facility guidelines
• Directed, managed and provided care for a set number of patients
• Evaluate healthcare needs with the patient and their family
• Formulate plans, set goals for care, educate the patient and their family
• Provide leadership and direction to caregivers to ensure optimal patient care
• Assist the Physician in the evaluation of the resident's needs
• Assess and monitor the health and safety of the residents
• Administer medications and treatments ordered by the Physician within state licensure regulations
• First Responder team member for resident emergencies, coordinated for appropriate medical attention
• Maintain accurate and concise clinical documentation.