Yvonne Gardner

• Assisted in planning individual treatment programs in consultation with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and other staff using established knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Provided education on results of general health assessments.

• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
• Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.

• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.

• Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
• Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

• Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
• Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
• Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.

• Provide safe and effective nursing care to patients on a Surgical Telemetry unit.
• Utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Identify problems and implement appropriate interventions.
• Assess patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
• Communicate with patients and record vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.

• Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
• Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
• Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by collaborating with members of the healthcare disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
• Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.

• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive service
• Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on a cardiac unit.
• Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.