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Diagnose and treat all illness from peds , adolescent and adult patients

• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
• Provided counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
• Delivered high level of care and service to patients through email, video chat and online assessments.
• Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
• Evaluated child's response to treatment through phone calls and follow up visits.
• Formulated plans of care to optimize child's health potential and minimize physical and psychological complications.
• Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
• Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
• Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
• Established and implemented developmental screening initiatives to detect delays in young children.
• Provided anticipatory guidance to pediatric patients and families concerning areas such as vaccine administration, developmental milestones and nutrition and hygiene practices.
• Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
• Provided care for critically ill patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening illnesses.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

• 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.
• Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
• Initiated patient care meetings with multidisciplinary team to revise plan of care as patient condition warrants.
• Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
• Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
• Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Created warm and inviting atmosphere through use of soft music to help patients feel less stressed while undergoing treatment.
• Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
• Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
• Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
• Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
• Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
• Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens.
• Collected, evaluated and modeled collected data.
• Coordinated clinical trials focused on Lung /Breast/Prostate cancer trials
• Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
• Monitored unit budget to meet financial objectives for spend rate and funding.
• Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
• Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
• Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
• Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
• Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
• Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
• Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
• Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
• Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
• Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.