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Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Specialization: Level 1 Emergency DepartmentEquipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

Specialization: Medical-Surgical Cardiac and Neurological UnitManaged patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including sedation and TPA administration procedures.Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 46-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 7 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Worked with Registered Nursing Staff to complete several EKG monitoring: and IV drips; monitoring patients on ventilators: and suctioned patients on mechanical ventilator as daily treatments.Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Closely monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisors well-informed.Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

-Supervised working youth at different worksites-Trained employees, and distributed employee checks and time sheets in a timely manner Acted as a positive role model for youth