35+ Bed Telemetry – Medical Surgical Unit • Managed daily treatment of 5-6 patients with cardiac, respiratory and mental health conditions, strokes, head traumas, comas, post-op, ICU, advanced stage of cancer, addictions. • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatments, and maintained patient flow on a busy unit.• Treated wounds with wound care RN: surgical, debridement, dehiscence, necrotic, and those requiring VAC.• Advocated for clients’ through assessment: Updated Code status, communicated with MD/treatment team to change discharge plan, and made necessary referrals.• Educated and supported clients and their family on medications, procedures, treatment, and available resources. • Updated CHF education course and translated it into Spanish and Polish.

35+ Bed Medical Surgical – Orthopedic Unit• Attended to clients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy, surgical debridement, pancreatitis, diabetic ketoacidosis, amputations, and knee and hip replacement.• Cared for a Down’s syndrome patient and provided emotional support after legal action was taken for neglect. • Conducted daily head to toe assessments, wound care on post-op patients, and assisted and encouraged clients during ADL’s and rehab.• Administered medications, monitored blood glucose levels, and provided needed education.

9 Bed Pediatrics Unit• Provided care for children who had an appendectomy, RSV infection, and sickle cell crisis.• Demonstrated Jackson-Pratt drain and wound care to patients and their families. • Participated in caring for children (9 months thru 4 years of age) at Resurrection Hospital’s daycare.• Calculated safe range of medications, administered appropriate dosages to infants and toddlers, and monitored for side effects, adverse reactions, and toxicity.

40 Bed OB – Labor & Delivery Unit• Assisted in caring for patients during labor, in the postpartum period, in the NICU, and post-op. • Observed and assisted resident MD during circumcisions, dilation and curettage, C-sections, and in the outpatient clinic.• Monitored and performed interventions on a patient experiencing late decelerations.• Identified a birth defect of the Simian line (Noonan syndrome) during newborn assessment. • Instructed clients on breast feeding, infant care, nutrition, postpartum depression and complications, and managing stress.

• Treated 5-7 clients in their home who had an ileostomy, anemia, lung cancer, heart and respiratory conditions, and hip and knee replacement; needed wound care; diabetic; and were on hospice.• Administered IM injections, inserted Foley catheter, performed household and medication safety checks, and delivered blood work to hospital following institution guidelines. • Conduction patient teaching on care, management, and resources for each condition that was specific to that client.

60+ Bed Mental Health & Substance Abuse Unit• Effectively utilized strong communication skills that allowed patients, with a variety of mental health, conditions to communicate openly. • Led group activities that provided stress relief and promoted exercise.• Developed and presented a group session about nutrition.• Assisted patient’s in identifying coping mechanisms and reinforced the importance of adhering to prescribed medication regimen that would facilitate compliance to treatment plan.

30+ Bed Telemetry – Medical • Cared for clients in a coma, needed/had cardiac catheterization, colonoscopy, CHF, diabetes, and stroke.• Performed tracheostomy care, G-tube feedings, ADL’s, vitals, blood glucose tests, and dressing changes.• Administered medication through various routes: oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, IV, IV push, IVPB.• Educated clients on diabetes management, CHF, stroke, and scheduled procedures.

24 Bed Step-down Unit• Helped clients with feedings, hygiene, ambulation, and ADLs.• Collaborated with physical and occupational therapy to motivate patients to perform therapy.

• Performed CNA duties (check vitals, change linens, answer call lights, and feed, bathe, ambulate, transfer, and provide support to clients).