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• Execute nursing interventions by collaborating with the interprofessional team incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes. • Assess and systemically collects any data related to patient health status and works in collaboration with the care team to develop the plan of care. • Evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and works in collaboration with the interprofessional team to make any needed adjustments. • Utilize data to continuously meet… Show more • Execute nursing interventions by collaborating with the interprofessional team incorporating appropriate standards of care and practice and patient outcomes. • Assess and systemically collects any data related to patient health status and works in collaboration with the care team to develop the plan of care. • Evaluate patient’s response to plan of care and works in collaboration with the interprofessional team to make any needed adjustments. • Utilize data to continuously meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with the patient, family and/or other care providers. • Assume responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients.• Telephone and in-person triage. • Review and act on test results (lab, x-ray). • Initiate and monitor intravenous infusions. Assist or perform procedures (e.g. ECGs, dressing changes, subcutaneous or intra-muscular injections, etc.). • Provide patient education.• Execute delegation protocols. • Assist with management of urgent and emergent patient care situations. Serve as a mentor and resource to others. • Assist with education of Nursing Students Show less

• Work closely with physicians and other members of healthcare staff to make corrective changes to clinical documentation.• Review and assess clinical and technical accuracy of provider documentation.• Practice high level of professionalism in regard to patient information to maintain confidentiality.• Adhered to code of conduct and all regulations and compliance policies as explained in employee handbook.• Trained 10 direct reports on department process, procedures, and… Show more • Work closely with physicians and other members of healthcare staff to make corrective changes to clinical documentation.• Review and assess clinical and technical accuracy of provider documentation.• Practice high level of professionalism in regard to patient information to maintain confidentiality.• Adhered to code of conduct and all regulations and compliance policies as explained in employee handbook.• Trained 10 direct reports on department process, procedures, and policies to maximize department effectiveness. Show less

• Planned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated, and directed the Nursing Services Department in accordance to rules, regulations and guidelines that governed the subacute rehab facility.• Developed, maintained, and periodically updated written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.• Assisted the COI Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identifed deficiences. • Performed… Show more • Planned, developed, organized, implemented, evaluated, and directed the Nursing Services Department in accordance to rules, regulations and guidelines that governed the subacute rehab facility.• Developed, maintained, and periodically updated written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.• Assisted the COI Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identifed deficiences. • Performed administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.• Maintained a reference library of written nursing material (i.e., PDR’s, Federal and State Regulations, etc.,) that assisted the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the patient.• Took on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and coverage. Show less

Fnp, Fnp

Bsn, Nursing

Associate'S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Associate'S Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Diploma Of Education, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training