In my role as Director of Nursing, I manage and direct all daily clinical operations at a long term care facility delivering multiple levels of care for a diverse geriatric patient population. In this position, my responsibilities include:» Supervise our Nursing Department staff of 70+, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Nurse Practitioner, and MDS Coordinator. » Providing effective training and ongoing educational opportunities for staff to create a positive, growth-minded work environment. » Overseeing our intake and admissions processes and collaborating with external service providers to ensure continuity of care. » Performing data-driven QAPI measures including chart audits, safety checks, and internal policy reviews. » Resolving conflicts, clearly answering questions and explain care, and maintaining a consistently professional, affirmative demeanor in all interactions with patients and families. » Maintaining compliance with all federal and state standards of care. » Facilitating our patients’ social-emotional needs and quality of life while nurturing active participation in their own health care. » Providing direct bedside care as needed, including wound care, blood glucose checks, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and more. » Thoroughly documenting and explainining care.

As a floor nurse, I provided patient-centered, research-based care for geriatric patients in this long-term care / residential living facility. In this position, my responsibilities included:» Coordinating with our multidisciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement, and modify evidence-based plans of care.» Preparing and administering medications, reporting adverse reactions, monitoring and documenting vital signs, performing COVID-19 tests, and delivering case-specific treatments.» Educating family members of patients in implementing care when necessary. » Assisting patients with activities of daily life, providing compassionate support, and nurturing feelings of independence and self-esteem. » Recording all care information with conciseness and accuracy.

A temporary position covering a long-term leave. At this fast-paced Urology clinic, I: » Conducted intake assessments, collected medical histories, and documented patient symptoms. » Prepared and forwarded pre-surgical paperwork. » Performed pelvic bladder scans and uroflow trials, administered injectable medications, prepared patients for x-ray and developed films, performed blood draws, and more.» Assisted the MD with case-specific treatments including cystoscopies, prostate biopsies, and bladder cancer treatments. » Maintained sterility of surgical instruments. » Handled patient scheduling and insurance pre-certification. » Delivered thorough education for patients and families.

On this Medical-Surgical / Telemetry unit, I provided skilled nursing care for 7-8 acute care patients presenting a broad range of medical conditions and co-morbidities. In this role, I: » Admitted patients, performed advanced assessments, and formed sound nursing diagnoses and plans of care informed by telemetry data and ongoing observation. » Applied the nursing process with strong clinical judgement and attention to detail, performing bedside duties including tracheostomy care, tube feedings, foley care, IV therapy, lab draws, medication administration, wound care, PICC/mid/central line placement, port and drain care, and more. » Provided thorough patient education regarding diagnoses, disease processes, treatment, and discharge. Clearly explained procedures and answered questions. » Offered compassionate support for patients and family members.

In this per diem position, I provided patient-centered care across multiple care settings including Med-Surg/Tele units, long term care facilities, and home hospice. In this role, I: » Demonstrated significant flexibility and adaptability in assimilating unit operating procedures. » Studied assessment data, telemetry, and lab values to implement outcome-driven plans of care. » Monitored pain and medication response, advocating to physicians with recommendations. » Administered medications and performed IV therapy. Worked with ports, drains, G/NG/PEG tubes, PICC/mid/central lines, wound vacs, and catheters. Performed sterile wound care. » Provided palliative care for home hospice patients, clearly and compassionately explaining end-of-life processes while establishing a calm and caring environment.

Urology/kidney transplant medical-surgical floor