-Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, IV fluids, transfusing blood, wound dressing changes, IV insertions, catheterizations, monitoring vital signs and for post op complications
-Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients by assessing patient conditions and reporting any changes or concerns to the physician
-Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes
-Educated patients and their families on post-discharge care instructions and coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments, physical therapy, or home health services as needed
-As charge nurse at times, I supervised nursing assistants and other nurses
-Was nominated for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the consistent quality service provided to the patients entrusted to my care which set me apart from my peers
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CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL
RN
Lake Charles, LA, United States
April 2017 - May 2020
Skills
Carrying out AssessmentsCatheterizationCertified Nurse PractitionerCircumcisionCommunication SkillsCuriosityGynaecologyHard Work and DedicationLife SupportMeditechMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordNursingPatient AssessmentPediatricsPostpartum PeriodSurgical ProceduresTrustworthiness