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Patient population: -Adult post-operative, trauma, and medical in-patient-Adult Covid MedicalRoles:-Bedside RN, Charge RN, Resource RN, Student Preceptor, New Graduate Preceptor Responsibilities:-Patient advocate-Partner with patients, doctors, case managers, educators for best patient outcomes -Assess, evaluate and implement care plans-Manage Acute and Chronic pain-Wound-care and dressing changes-Feeding tubes and ostomies-Assist with bedside procedures-Postoperative Drains (WoundVAC, OrthoPAT, hemovac, Jackson-Pratt, Foley Catheter)- Orthopedic Devices (skeletal traction, Continuous Passive Motion Device, braces, slings, splints, immobilizers)- Pain Control Devices (PCA, On-Q Pump, Ketamine infusions).Projects:2018 Orthopedic Unit Orientation Manual2015 Improving Nurse-to-Patient Communication on the OrthoPAT Device2010 Welcome to 4A Brochure Professional Activities:2019 Professional Development Council2018 Pressure Injury Prevelence Chart Review2016 Skin and Wound Assessment Prevalence Rounds2016 Presenter at Research Day2015-2016 Evidence Based Practice and Innovation Council (EBPIC)2015 EBPIC Fellow2012 Epic Super User2010 CAUTI Committee Group2009 Clinical Content Standardization Review2005 Unit Council

Responsibilities:-Assess and implement care plans for medical-surgical patients-Assist doctors with bedside procedures-End-of-life care-Manage iv access (central and peripheral)-Feeding tubes and ostomies-Wound-care and dressing changesComputer Skills:-MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Epic, Care Manager