Dedicated nursing professional with 13 years of experience in providing compassionate patient care to individuals in various settings. Proven talents in Behavior Health and Primary Care. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives.
Skills
Pulse oximetry tracking
Infection control and aseptic procedures
Direct patient care
Patient privacy
Patient management
Breathing treatments
Medical office administration
Medical Records Management
Chronic disease management
Outpatient care
Inpatient care
Indirect patient care
Data entry
Documenting intake
Shared governance
Maintaining nutrition
Patient assessments
Caregiving skills
Transcribing orders
Notifying family members
Charting and clinical documentation
Case management
Writing reports
Medication administration
Education
Delaware Technical And Community College - OwensGeorgetown, DEExpected in 05/2006 ā āDiploma in Practical Nursing:Nursing - GPA:
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Collaborated with Provider on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to the Provider.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications as well as EKG's, and taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Novant Health - Licensed Practical Nurse Remote, OR, 04/2018 - Current
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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