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Worked as an agency nurse at multiple long term care facilities.

• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
• Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Epic, Cerner, and multiple ESR's to keep team informed of changing conditions.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.

• Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
• Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
• Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
• Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
• Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
• Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.