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• Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
• Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
• Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
• Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
• Assisted in the development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
• Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
• Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
• Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

CASES MANAGED

 Hernia

 Liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis

 Sickle Cell Disease

 Urinary Tract Infection

 Tonsils, gastritis, arthritis

 HIV/AIDS, COPD

 malaria

 Diabetes, Dislocations, ulcers

 Epilepsy, Gallstones

 Inflammatory bowel, constipation

 Hypertension, tuberculosis

 Pneumonia, COPD

 Asthma, URTI

 Pneumothorax

 Cancers, Diabetes

 Meningitis, appendicitis

 Lumps/masses, Abscess

 Stroke

 Respiratory distress

 Fractures, wounds

 Cerebral palsy

 Burns

 Hyperthyroidism

 Arthritis

EQUIPMENT HANDLED

 Stethoscope

 Sphygmomanometer

 Pulse Oximeter

 Measuring tape

 Surgical table/lights, glucometer

 Oxygen Flowmeter

 Glucometer

 Cardiac Monitors

 Weighing scale

 Hospital stretcher

 Digital thermometer

 Radiant warmer

 Wound drains

 Weights & scales, fluid warmer

 Infusion pumps

 BP machines, Oxygen regulators

 Suction machine, Crash cart

 Nebulizers, defibrillator

 Under water seal equipment