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Provides behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Assists patients with multiple chronic diagnosis including COPD and asthma. Evaluates patient care needs, prioritizes treatment and patient flow. Accurately documents all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Utilizes strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Interviews patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Skillfully performs suture removals for patients of all ages. Maintains patient charts and confidential files. Treats patients with strokes, head traumas, mechanical ventilations, cardiac drips and spinal injuries.

Provide patient care in 16- bed multispeciality with 2:1 and 1:1 nurse/patient ratio across 12-hour shift. Treated patients with acute conditions, including : congestive heart failure, myocardial infraction, drug overdose, massive trauma, respiratory failure disseminated intravascular coagulopathySupported patients and families, medically and emotionally. Provided education regarding diagnosis and disease processes. Developed and implemented patient care plans with medical team. Identified opportunities for care improvements and sought assistance to enact accurate alterations. Utilized 12- lead ECG and ventilator. Performed accessing/de-accessing of implemented catheters, cardiac and pulmonary monitoring and assisted with bedside procedures. Carried out advanced cardiac life support and other stabilizing, life - saving interventions. Ordered diagnostic tests to pinpoint patient conditions including : ABG's , X-rays and labs. Interpreted labs and identified abnormal results requiring intervention. Communicated changes in patient's clinical conditions with physicians, nursing supervisor and co-workers as appropriate.

Provided patient care in 16 - bed surgical recovery unit. Performed general and surgery - specific post - op assessments. Considered type of anesthesia utilized to further define evaluation procedures. Checked vitals, dressings, pain, urine output and IV sites. Assessed confusion levels through direct interviewing. Inspected patients for bleeding, anomalies and complications. Monitored skin color, sensation, LOC and mobility as indicators for additional assessments. Confirmed administration of patient's existing medications in addition to post - op prescriptions. Notified physicians of patient's conditions, changes and abnormal lab results. Participated in hospital - wide skin and wound improvement team.

Ensured a safe and comfortable environment. Worked with other team members in planning treatment ensuring the correct administration of medication and monitoring the results of treatment. Recording and reporting any change or progress in the patients condition. Worked in various areas such as medical-Surgical wards, Pediatric ward, Gynecology and Obstetrics ward, Orthopedic ward, Emergency ward, Intensive Care Unit