Coordinates multidisciplinary environment to treat diagnoses including acute trauma surgical cases, stroke, neurosurgery, cardiovascular cases, orthopedic treatment, sepsis, COVID and diabetic emergenciesEducates patients and families on disease-specific management, such as insulin management, post-operative wound care, and home foley catheter careCommunicates daily with patients, family members, clinicians, authorities, and other interdisciplinary team regarding care planAdvocates for patient treatment and utilized nursing theory and current research to provide care for diverse patient needsInterprets and reports to physician patient information including laboratory values, imaging, and patient assessment to make critical decisions about needed actionsRepresents colleagues as member of unit practice council

Managed patient care for 5+ patients under assigned RN/preceptor.Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.Communicated with patients and family members and provided updated information.Collaborated with all levels of the care team to achieve quality patient outcome goals.Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

Identified and addressed patient needs in a timely manner to provide excellent customer serviceEnsured customer satisfaction with high patient satisfaction outcomesPerformed patient grooming, dressing, bathing, eating and exercisingAssisted the nursing staff with medical tasks like taking blood, monitoring vitals with medical equipment and reporting patient behavior and wellbeingEnsured patient safety and comfort through routine monitoring of medical devices and enviornmentProvided companionship, comfort and encouragement to patients and their families during times of illness

Educates patients and family members on disease process/procedure management, medication administration, wound healing, and dietHome health visits include general assessments, diabetic management and insulin administration, wound care, cardiac and post-op care, In-home infusion / IV, indwelling catheter care, medication administration, management and recording, patient teachingCoordinates care and leases information between patients, case managers and primary care providersDevelops trust and rapport through consistent positive interactions with patient and familiesEncourages health promotion and illness prevention

Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicianCares and discharges pre-operative patients according to facility policiesReviews the pre-operative patient’s chart for accuracy and completenessAscertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing it to the physician’s orderand O.R. scheduleAscertains all pre-operative (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG, H&P) work up, if applicable isin the chart and reports abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior tothe scheduled day of surgeryAdministers pre-operative sedationMedication is documented on Pre-Operative worksheet including does time, and methodof administrationReports and labels any malfunctioning or broken equipmentWorks within the established facility and departmental safety guidelinesKnowledge of medical terminology as related to healthcare products.Knowledge of inventory control procedures.Hands-on, a self-starter with the ability to multi-task, be detailed oriented and possesssuperior organization and communication skills

Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patientsRecords and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policiesAble to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medicationMaintains patient and employee privacy and confidential informationProvides psychological support to patients and/or families Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology) Functions independently in emergency situations Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment